There are 4 ways to get from Torrance to Avila Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Line 10 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Mary K Giordano Regional Transit Center to Crenshaw Stationbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3h 20m$263–541Drive 192.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torrance to Avila Beachcar 192.6 mi
3h 31m$36–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 17m$91–177Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 53m$81–121
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torrance to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Torrance to Avila Beach is to line 10 bus and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $260 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Torrance to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Torrance to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Torrance and Avila Beach is 179 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.
The best way to get from Torrance to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Torrance to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Torrance to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Torrance to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Torrance to Avila Beach is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Torrance, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl to Avila Beach via Alameda St at Los Angeles St, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 53m.
- 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
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- Torrance Transit
Bus from Mary K Giordano Regional Transit Center to Crenshaw Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Torrance Transit
- Schedules at
- Routes and Schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Torrance to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Torrance to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torrance to Avila Beach is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Torrance to Avila Beach.
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