There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Placentia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 27m$75–170Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
6h 32m$40–63Drive 214.2 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Placentiacar 214.2 mi
3h 59m$40–57Fly 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 L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
5h 4m$234–466Fly 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 31m$202–426
San Luis Obispo to Placentia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Placentia is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Placentia is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Placentia. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Chapman-Bradford via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Placentia is 247 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Placentia without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $75 - $170.
The train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station takes 6h 27m including transfers and departs three times a day.
San Luis Obispo to Placentia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Placentia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Placentia is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Placentia, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
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
- 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Placentia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Placentia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Placentia is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Placentia.
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