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How to get fromRiverside to Avila Beachby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Avila Beach by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    4h 37m
    $277–562

  2. Drive 235.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Avila Beachcar car 235.9 mi
    4h 19m
    $44–63

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    7h 46m
    $105–199

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus 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
    10h 7m
    $88–136

  5. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    6h 43m
    $234–462

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riverside to Avila Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Avila Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Avila Beach via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 7m.

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