There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Avila Beach by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
4h 1m$265–509Drive 166 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Avila Beachcar 166 mi
3h 7m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
6h 49m$107–196Train via Glendale (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 4m$107–195
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Avila Beach is 210 miles. The road distance is 166.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Santa Clarita to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Santa Clarita to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Avila Beach is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Santa Clarita to Avila Beach.
There are 260+ hotels available in Avila Beach.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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