There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Porter Ranch by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 53m$60–66Drive 165.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Porter Ranchcar 165.2 mi
3h 11m$31–44Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain
5h 48m$64–268Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SBP - BUR
6h 19m$84–422
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Porter Ranch is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Porter Ranch is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Porter Ranch is 199 miles. The road distance is 166.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Porter Ranch without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from San Luis Obispo to Porter Ranch, including transfers.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Porter Ranch is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $430 and takes 6h 19m.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Porter Ranch is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Porter Ranch.
There are 441+ hotels available in Porter Ranch.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Porter Ranch, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Chatsworth twice daily. Tickets cost $44–46 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $44–46
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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