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How to get fromPhoenix to Avila Beachby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Avila Beach by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PHX - SBP
    2h 58m
    $210–295

  2. Drive 553.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Phoenix to Avila Beachcar car 553.6 mi
    9h 17m
    $101–146

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    13h 29m
    $163–304

  4. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    13h 42m
    $186–298

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus
    13h 53m
    $143–235

  6. Bus, train via Van Nuys

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus Nogales
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    15h 15m
    $153–258

  7. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    16h 46m
    $307–557

Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Phoenix to Avila Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 519.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Avila Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 13h 53m.

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