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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Carsonby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Carson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    5h 6m
    $35–56

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    6h 39m
    $75–148

  3. Drive 197.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Carsoncar car 197.8 mi
    3h 38m
    $37–53

  4. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, tram, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus
    3h 55m
    $224–448

  5. Bus via San Luis Obispo

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    6h 11m

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    6h
    $380–558

San Luis Obispo to Carson by bus and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station 6 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 38m.

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