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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 26m
    $67–110

  2. Drive 286.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Del Marcar car 286.9 mi
    5h 15m
    $53–76

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 41m
    $106–218

  4. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 12m
    $182–378

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 15m
    $208–298

  6. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $260–530

San Luis Obispo to Del Mar by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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