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How to get fromSacramento to Avila Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SMF - SBP
    4h 53m
    $272–648

  2. Drive  291.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Avila Beachcar car 291.9 mi
    5h 9m
    $54–77

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 49m
    $217–325

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus
    9h 33m

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    5h 7m
    $244–526

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $180–280 and the journey takes 8h 36m.

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