There are 4 ways to get from Visalia to Avila Beach by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus
9h 43m$132–203Drive 137.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Visalia to Avila Beachcar 137.5 mi
2h 44m$26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain
9h 54m$132–228Bus via Santa Maria
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
11h 24m$106–158
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Visalia to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Visalia to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Visalia station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Visalia Transit Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Bakersfield and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Visalia and Avila Beach is 354 miles. The road distance is 138.3 miles.
The best way to get from Visalia to Avila Beach without a car is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Visalia to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Visalia to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Visalia Transit Station.
Visalia to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Visalia to Avila Beach is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Visalia to Avila Beach.
There are 250+ hotels available in Avila Beach.
What companies run services between Visalia, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Visalia Transit Station to Avila Beach via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
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