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How to get fromSanta Clarita to San Luis Obispoby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    5h 52m
    $37–61

  2. Drive 168.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to San Luis Obispocar car 168.4 mi
    3h 13m
    $31–45

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    6h 35m
    $67–151

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    4h 52m
    $256–626

  5. Train via Glendale (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 51m
    $72–150

Santa Clarita to San Luis Obispo by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 34m.

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