How to get to San Luis Obispo, CA from Oceanside, CA

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Compare coach, train and flight for Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £590.

Distance: 380 km

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£590

Average Price

£66

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£64

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£45

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6h 6m

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4h 6m

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2h 0m

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8h 0m

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7h 30m

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30m

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7h 45m

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7h 15m

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30m

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4h 35m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is a coach with an average price of £64.

This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average £66.

A coach is £526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average £590.

The fastest way to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 6m.

Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 45m.

Train takes on average 8h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Oceanside, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 29m sooner (4h 6m by flight vs 4h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £590 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

How to get to San Luis Obispo, CA from Oceanside, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • UnitedUA2175 · UA5550
    14:242h58
    San Diego International Airport
    17:22San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
    £1731One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • UnitedUA2175 · UA5550
    14:242h58
    San Diego International Airport
    17:22San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
    £1731One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • UnitedUA5863
    22:401h02
    Los Angeles International Airport
    23:42San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
    £2221One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • UnitedUA2667 · UA4723
    6:153h52
    San Diego International Airport
    10:07San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
    £1731One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA2309 · UA5636
    11:194h03
    San Diego International Airport
    15:22San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
    £1731One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA2274 · UA2649
    7:304h32
    San Diego International Airport
    12:02San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
    £1731One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Travel to San Luis Obispo, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oceanside, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is a coach with an average price of £64.

This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average £66.

A coach is £526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average £590.

The fastest way to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 6m.

Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 45m.

Train takes on average 8h 0m.

The Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA distance is approximately 380 km.
The average frequency per day from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oceanside, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Oceanside and arrive in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Luis Obispo, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In San Luis Obispo, CA, you can stroll through Downtown SLO, a lively area with shops, restaurants, and the famous Thursday Night Farmers' Market. Attend a performance at the historic Fremont Theater, known for its art deco architecture. For family fun, visit the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum with interactive exhibits. Wine enthusiasts can explore the local wineries and vineyards in the Edna Valley. Nature lovers will enjoy Montana de Oro State Park with its rugged cliffs and hiking trails. Don't miss the unique Bubblegum Alley, historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, the panoramic views from Bishop Peak, contemporary art at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, and the sandy shores of Avila Beach.
To fully enjoy San Luis Obispo, 2 to 3 days are typically recommended to explore its charming downtown, beautiful beaches, nearby wineries, and scenic hiking trails.

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