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How to get fromRiverside to Avila Beachby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to Avila Beach by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    4h 22m
    $79–283

  2. Drive 236.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Avila Beachcar car 236.5 mi
    4h 17m
    $44–63

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    8h 11m
    $100–149

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus
    9h 14m

  5. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ONT - SBP
    6h 22m
    $107–487

  6. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    6h 41m
    $120–478

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus bus 200
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Santa Mariashuttle bus Cbx
    11h 12m
    $67–99

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Avila Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Avila Beach via San Bernardino, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 14m.

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