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

The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sylmar and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Hubbard / Glenoaks and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Main / 7th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Sylmar and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct train from Sylmar 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 7m.

How far is it from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo?

The distance between Sylmar and San Luis Obispo is 212 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.

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

Sylmar to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hubbard / Glenoaks station.

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

Sylmar to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.

Train or bus from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo?

The best way to get from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Sylmar to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?

Sylmar to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Spring / 7th station.

Where does the Sylmar to San Luis Obispo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo?

Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to San Luis Obispo is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo.

Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?

There are 287+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.

Sylmar to San Luis Obispo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sylmar to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
6h 7m
$67–142
Drive 172.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sylmar to San Luis Obispocar 172.6 mi
3h 20m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
7h 14m
$33–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
4h 37m
$235–465
Train via Burbank (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 36m
$72–149

Sylmar to San Luis Obispo by bus and train (Amtrak)

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.5 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Sylmar, 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 $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Spring / 7th, Main / 7th, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 14m.

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