What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo?

The fastest way to get from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Paula and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Paula and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo?

The distance between Santa Paula and San Luis Obispo is 145 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo bus from?

Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo train from?

Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.

Train or bus from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h.

Where does the Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?

Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo train arrive?

Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo.

Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?

There are 284+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.

Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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best
1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
4h 23m
$32–49
Drive 134.2 mi
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1. Drive from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispocar 134.2 mi
2h 33m
$25–36
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oxnard to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
5h
$50–117
Bus via Pacific View Mall
1. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to UCSB Bus Loopbus 87 / ...
2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 59m
$33–58

Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo by bus

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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