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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Irvine by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    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 Anaheimbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 22m
    $42–68

  2. Drive 224.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Irvinecar car 224.8 mi
    4h 11m
    $41–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 51m
    $83–168

  4. Fly 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 L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    5h 36m
    $236–466

  5. Fly 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 Irvinetrain train
    6h 48m
    $204–420

San Luis Obispo to Irvine by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Anaheim 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 36m.

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