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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 13m
    $120–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    8h 15m
    $36–55

  3. Drive 235.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Beachcar car 235.4 mi
    4h 21m
    $43–63

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus
    6h 59m
    $226–450

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train, line 91 bus, line 89 bus

    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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 to Laguna Beach Layoverbus bus
    7h 43m
    $198–410

San Luis Obispo to Laguna Beach by bus and tram

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Irvine 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Coast-Ocean via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, 5th Street Station, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 8h 15m.

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