There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Madonna Inn by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
2h 40m$171–348Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
8h 29m$50–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 13m$90–200Drive 307.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Madonna Inncar 307.3 mi
5h 30m$57–81
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Madonna Inn is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Madonna Inn is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $170 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Madonna Inn. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between San Diego and Madonna Inn is 268 miles. The road distance is 309.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Madonna Inn without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from San Diego to Madonna Inn, including transfers.
San Diego to Madonna Inn bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Madonna Inn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Madonna Inn is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $170 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 29m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Madonna Inn, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Madonna Inn via Los Angeles Union Station and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Madonna Inn bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Madonna Inn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Madonna Inn is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from San Diego to Madonna Inn.
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