There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Compton by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from 6th / Spring to Long Beach / Palmerbus 60
5h 48m$33–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 22m$74–148Drive 198.3 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Comptoncar 198.3 mi
3h 40m$37–53Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, tram
- 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 Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
3h 36m$224–448Bus 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 41m$400–557
San Luis Obispo to Compton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Compton is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Compton is to fly and tram which takes 3h 36m and costs $220 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Compton. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Long Beach / Palmer via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station and 6th / Spring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Compton station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Compton Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Compton is 218 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Compton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from San Luis Obispo to Compton, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Compton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Compton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Compton is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Long Beach / Palmer via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, and 6th / Spring in around 5h 48m. 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.
- 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
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 6th / Spring to Long Beach / Palmer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Compton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Compton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Compton is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Compton.
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