There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Topanga by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 6m$112–187Drive 166.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Topangacar 166.8 mi
3h 11m$31–44Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 33m$66–96Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
3h 12m$290–526Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
5h 17m$466–636
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Topanga is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Topanga is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Topanga. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Topanga. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Chatsworth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Topanga is 209 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Topanga without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from San Luis Obispo to Topanga, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Topanga bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Topanga train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Topanga is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Topanga, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Chatsworth 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Topanga via Patsaouras Transit Plaza and 5th / Santa Monica in around 6h 33m.
- 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Topanga bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Topanga train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chatsworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Topanga is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Topanga.
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