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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    8h 22m
    $72–147

  2. Drive 183.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Lancastercar car 183.3 mi
    3h 56m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    10h 49m
    $90–131

  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 Lancastertrain train
    6h 47m
    $258–630

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SBP - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    8h 32m
    $62–328

San Luis Obispo to Lancaster by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Lancaster via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 10h 49m.

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