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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Gaviotaby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Gaviota by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    1h 48m
    $34–45

  2. Drive 71.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Gaviotacar car 71.7 mi
    1h 20m
    $14–19

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 49m
    $130–192

  4. Bus via Santa Maria

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Buellton Park and Ride Lotbus bus Midday
    2h 58m

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Map of how to get from San Luis Obispo to Gaviota.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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