There are 5 ways to get from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)SNA - SBP
5h 32m$79–374Drive 228.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University228.3 mi
4h 18m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria
- Take the bus from Cypress & Nicholson to Government Center10N
9h 15m$48–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis ObispoPacific Surfliner
9h 28m$45–182Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Irvine to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Take the train from Anaheim to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Kennedy Library
6h 38m$52–314
University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Kennedy Library via Los Angeles Union Station, Cypress & Nicholson and Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between University of California, Irvine and California Polytechnic State University is 206 miles. The road distance is 229.7 miles.
The best way to get from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University, including transfers.
University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 15m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $190 and takes 9h 28m.
University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University.
What companies run services between University of California, Irvine, CA, USA and California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Irvine to California Polytechnic State University via Irvine, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Maria, Cypress & Nicholson, Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, and Kennedy Library in around 9h 15m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Anaheim to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Irvine to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Irvine to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $4–80
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Cypress & Nicholson to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Downtown Transit Center to Kennedy Library
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1 805-541-2877
- slotransit@slocity.org
- Website
- slocity.org
Bus from Downtown Transit Center to Kennedy Library
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/slo-transit
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