There are 4 ways to get from Van Nuys to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 12m$114–176Drive 184.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Morro Baycar 184.2 mi
3h 28m$34–49Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 10mFly, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus
5h 26m$370–618
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Morro Bay is 219 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Van Nuys to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Morro Bay is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Van Nuys to Morro Bay.
There are 294+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
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- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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