There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Avila Beach by plane, bus, shuttle, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PHX - SBP
3h 5m$90–415Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles Downtownbus Guadalajara
- Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Santa MariaCbx
13h 40m$103–148Bus, train via Fontana
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain
14h 4m$170–232Drive 553.6 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Avila Beachcar 553.6 mi
9h 17m$101–146Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus
14h 3mBus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
14h 4m$135–216Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain
16h 9m$202–287
Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $90 - $420.
The distance between Phoenix and Avila Beach is 523 miles. The road distance is 556.8 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Avila Beach without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 13h 40m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Phoenix to Avila Beach, including transfers.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 3m.
Avila Beach is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 4:18 PM in Phoenix and 3:18 PM in Avila Beach.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Avila Beach is 557 miles. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Phoenix to Avila Beach.
There are 280+ hotels available in Avila Beach.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Avila Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Phoenix to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $40–60
- Titanium
- $45–60
Shuttle from Los Angeles to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Downtown Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-800-2417
- Website
- downtowntaxi0.godaddysites.com
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