There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Dana Point by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), 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
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 39m$52–80Drive 242.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Dana Pointcar 242.4 mi
4h 30m$45–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 44m$91–184Fly 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 24m$196–408Fly 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 Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 28m$248–496
San Luis Obispo to Dana Point by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Dana Point is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Dana Point is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Dana Point station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Dana Point is 252 miles. The road distance is 243.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Dana Point without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from San Luis Obispo to Dana Point, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Dana Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Dana Point is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 7h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
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 20m
- 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Dana Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Dana Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Dana Point is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Dana Point.
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