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How to get fromSanta Monica to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo)by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    8h 18m
    $70–155

  2. Drive 176.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo)car car 176.9 mi
    3h 37m
    $33–47

  3. 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 Obispo Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 28m
    $52–83

  4. Line 3 bus, fly

    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
    5h 26m
    $243–607

Santa Monica to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) by tram, subway, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 28m.

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