There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SJC - SBP
3h 35m$71–285Drive 197.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beachcar 197.9 mi
3h 28m$37–53Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
3h 26m$228–488Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 57m$100–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 45m$100–194Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Avila Beach197.9 mi
3h 28m
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $220 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Avila Beach is 174 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $70 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 5h 57m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Avila Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Avila Beach.
There are 236+ hotels available in Avila Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Avila Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.