There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel 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$48–74Drive 237.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguelcar 237.4 mi
4h 25m$44–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 12m$85–190Fly 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
5h 46m$194–406Fly 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
5h 49m$264–654
San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Laguna Niguel is 248 miles. The road distance is 238.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h to get from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel is to bus which takes 7h and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Laguna Niguel, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 7h. 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
- $21–160
- 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
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
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Laguna Niguel.
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