What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Osos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Osos is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Osos?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Osos is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Los Osos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Los Osos. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arriving at 10th & Los Osos Valley via Los Angeles UCLA, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Los Osos?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Los Osos. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Los Osos?

The distance between Santa Monica and Los Osos is 252 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Los Osos without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Los Osos without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Los Osos?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Santa Monica to Los Osos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Los Osos bus from?

Santa Monica to Los Osos bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Los Angeles UCLA station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Los Osos train from?

Santa Monica to Los Osos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Los Osos?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Los Osos is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Los Osos bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Los Osos bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Los Osos train arrive?

Santa Monica to Los Osos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Los Osos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Los Osos is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Santa Monica to Los Osos.

Where can I stay near Los Osos?

There are 204+ hotels available in Los Osos.

Santa Monica to Los Osos - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Los Osos by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 15m
$114–209
Drive 184.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Los Ososcar 184.6 mi
3h 39m
$34–49
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
2. Take the taxi from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Osostaxi
7h 28m
$226–293
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Osostaxi
7h 23m
$183–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to San Luis Obispobus Ans 6238
8h 58m

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Los Osos, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles UCLA to San Luis Obispo twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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