There are 5 ways to get from Studio City to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
5h 45m$34–59Drive 173.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to San Luis Obispocar 173.9 mi
3h 14m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
6h 20m$68–144Line 240 bus, subway, fly
- Take the bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Universal / Studio City Stationbus
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
4h 45m$232–459Train via Chatsworth (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chatsworth to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 24m$63–134
Studio City to San Luis Obispo by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Ventura / Laurel Canyon and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City 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 6h 20m.
The distance between Studio City and San Luis Obispo is 208 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Studio City to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Studio City to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Studio City to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Studio City to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- 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.com
Train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chatsworth to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Studio City to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
Studio City to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to San Luis Obispo is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Studio City to San Luis Obispo.
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