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How to get fromSan Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h
    $85–180

  2. Drive 239.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispocar car 239.7 mi
    4h 24m
    $44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 54m
    $51–81

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    5h 16m
    $192–395

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5h 26m
    $265–652

San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Irvine, Irvine, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 54m.

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