There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Avila Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SEA - SBP
4h 39m$86–311Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispobus
28h 12m$253–422Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
29h 42m$414–792Drive 1,028.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Avila Beachcar 1,028.8 mi
17h 41m$188–272
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Avila Beach is to fly which costs $85 - $320 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $85 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 42m.
The distance between Seattle and Avila Beach is 878 miles. The road distance is 1034.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Avila Beach without a car is to bus which takes 28h 12m and costs $250 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Seattle to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Seattle to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $85 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $430 and takes 28h 12m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $800 and takes 29h 42m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Avila Beach via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and San Luis Obispo in around 28h 12m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–260
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Avila Beach is 1035 miles. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from Seattle to Avila Beach.
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