There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
4h 34m$60–140Drive 171.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispocar 171.2 mi
3h 13m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3h 57m$229–455
Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Van Nuys and San Luis Obispo is 204 miles. The road distance is 172.2 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $140.
The train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo takes 4h 34m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 3h 57m.
Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, 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 $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) twice daily.
- 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
Train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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