There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Carson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus
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
5h 16m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 39m$58–133Drive 197.8 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Carsoncar 197.8 mi
3h 38m$37–53Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, tram, bus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Stationtram
- Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus
3h 54m$234–498Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
5h 44m$328–544
San Luis Obispo to Carson by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Carson is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Carson is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Carson. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via Flower / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Carson station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Carson is 206 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Carson without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from San Luis Obispo to Carson, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Carson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Carson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Carson is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 5h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Luis Obispo to Carson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Carson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Carson is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Carson.
There are 1765+ hotels available in Carson.