What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Los Osos?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Los Osos is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Los Osos?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Los Osos is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Los Osos?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Los Osos. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Riverside to Los Osos?

The distance between Riverside and Los Osos is 296 miles. The road distance is 249.7 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Los Osos without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Los Osos without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $120 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Los Osos?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Riverside to Los Osos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Los Osos train from?

Riverside to Los Osos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Where does the Riverside to Los Osos train arrive?

Riverside to Los Osos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Los Osos?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Los Osos is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Riverside to Los Osos.

How do I get a train ticket from Riverside to Los Osos?

Book your Riverside to Los Osos train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Los Osos?

There are 175+ hotels available in Los Osos.

Riverside to Los Osos - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Los Osos by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 51m
$120–219
Drive 248.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Los Ososcar 248.2 mi
4h 33m
$46–66
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
3. Take the taxi from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Osostaxi
8h 52m
$242–320
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Osostaxi
7h 54m
$190–294

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Distance: 293.8 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Los Osos, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Los Osos via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 51m.

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