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How to get fromSanta Monica to Avila Beachby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Avila Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3h 19m
    $391–648

  2. Drive  172.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Avila Beachcar car 172.3 mi
    3h 24m
    $32–46

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    7h 11m
    $159–239

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus
    8h 16m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Avila Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 8h 16m.

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