There are 4 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
5h 54m$62–142Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
6h 20m$32–58Drive 170.9 mi
- Drive from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispocar 170.9 mi
3h 11m$32–46Line 237 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoybus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
4h 27m$230–457
Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via 7th St & Hope St and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Sherman Oaks and San Luis Obispo is 208 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoy
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Sherman Oaks to San Luis Obispo.
There are 273+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.