There are 4 ways to get from Torrance to Avila Beach by bus, plane, train (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$253–491Drive 192.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torrance to Avila Beachcar 192.6 mi
3h 31m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispobus Ans 6238
7h 16m$91–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 17m$106–197
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 $250 - $500.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
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 bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Torrance to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Torrance to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles 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 bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Torrance, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo twice a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m.
- 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
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Mary K Giordano Regional Transit Center to Crenshaw Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
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More Questions & Answers
Torrance to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Luis Obispo 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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