There are 4 ways to get from Point Lobos to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
6h 31m$129–376Drive 147.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Point Lobos to Morro Bay147.8 mi
2h 48m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center9S
7h 34m$50–308Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis ObispoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Point Lobos to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Point Lobos to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Point Lobos and Morro Bay is 174 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Point Lobos to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $120 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Point Lobos to Morro Bay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Point Lobos to Morro Bay is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $120 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.
Yes, the driving distance between Point Lobos to Morro Bay is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Point Lobos to Morro Bay.
There are 208+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Point Lobos, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $50–280 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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