There are 6 ways to get from California to Nipomo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa MariaFlixBus 2005
4h 30m$22–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h 55m$75–144Drive 164.4 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Nipomo164.4 mi
3h 1m$30–44Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Thompson & Branch
5h 48m$48–278Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Thompson & Branch
5h 28m$60–380Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Santa MariaCbx
5h 15m$35–50
California to Nipomo by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Nipomo is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from California to Nipomo is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Nipomo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Thompson & Branch via Cypress & Nicholson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between California and Nipomo is 176 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.
The best way to get from California to Nipomo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $22 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from California to Nipomo, including transfers.
California to Nipomo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from California to Nipomo is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $22 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 4h 55m.
California to Nipomo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Maria station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Nipomo is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from California to Nipomo.
What companies run services between California, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria 4 times a week. Tickets cost $21–90 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $21–90
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Thompson & Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Shuttle from Los Angeles to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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