There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Chapman University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 35m$84–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
7h 37m$39–65Drive 216.2 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Chapman Universitycar 216.2 mi
4h 2m$40–57Fly, 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 Orangetrain
5h 37m$236–466
San Luis Obispo to Chapman University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Chapman University is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Chapman University is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Chapman University. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Glassell-Palm via Los Angeles Union Station and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Chapman University. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Chapman University is 262 miles. The road distance is 217.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Chapman University without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from San Luis Obispo to Chapman University, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Chapman University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Chapman University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Chapman University is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Chapman University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Ana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Chapman University via Los Angeles Union Station, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, and Glassell-Palm in around 7h 37m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Chapman University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Chapman University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Chapman University is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Chapman University.
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