There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h$60–140Drive 171.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuyscar 171.3 mi
3h 13m$32–46Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
6h 9m$37–60Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
3h 57m$228–454Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SBP - BUR
6h 18m$62–320
San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Victory / Van Nuys via Burbank Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Van Nuys. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Van Nuys is 204 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $60 - $140.
The train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys takes 5h including transfers and departs four times a day.
San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys is to train which takes 5h and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h. 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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- 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 Van Nuys bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys.
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