There are 4 ways to get from Torrance to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles Stbus 4X
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
6h 9m$31–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 4m$71–152Drive 195.1 mi
- Drive from Torrance to San Luis Obispocar 195.1 mi
3h 37m$36–52Line 10 bus, fly
- 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
4h 11m$224–448
Torrance to San Luis Obispo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torrance to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Torrance to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Torrance to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Torrance to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Torrance and San Luis Obispo is 213 miles. The road distance is 196.2 miles.
The best way to get from Torrance to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Torrance to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Torrance to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, depart from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl station.
Torrance to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Torrance to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Torrance, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Alameda St at Los Angeles St and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 9m. 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
- $25–180
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
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- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
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 (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
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More Questions & Answers
Torrance to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, arrive at Alameda St at Los Angeles St station.
Torrance to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torrance to San Luis Obispo is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Torrance to San Luis Obispo.
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