There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Anaheim by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
6h 22m$41–64Drive 211.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Anaheimcar 211.2 mi
3h 56m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 27m$80–170Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
5h 4m$234–466Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 22m$202–426
San Luis Obispo to Anaheim by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Anaheim is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Anaheim is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Anaheim. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Anaheim-Lincoln via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Anaheim is 215 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Anaheim without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from San Luis Obispo to Anaheim, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Anaheim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Anaheim is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Anaheim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Anaheim is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Anaheim.
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