How to Get From City to City

Getting around San Luis Obispo without your car shouldn’t be scary and SLO Car Free wants to make it easier for those coming to our County to be able to experience all SLO County has to offer without the fear of leaving their car at home. This page gives some helpful “how to” tips on how to get from town to town! Want a customized trip planner that can show you how to get anywhere by foot, transit or bike? Try out our Google Trip Planner.

San Luis Obispo to Pismo Beach and Avila Beach
Avila Beach is a prime destination spot. It is a great, unique beach town with tons to offer. How do you get there without a car?

  • From San Luis Obispo: Jump on the SLO RTA Route 10 bus at the Downtown SLO Government Center. From there, the bus will take you southbound to the Pismo Beach Prime Outlets.
  • Get off the RTA at the Outlets (do a little shopping) or you can get on the Avila Beach Trolley! To see their current schedule, see here.

San Luis Obispo to Cambria and San Simeon

  • From San Luis Obispo: Walk to the San Luis Obispo Government Center located at Osos and Palm.
  • From there, take the SLO RTA Route 12 bus towards Morro Bay.
  • When you arrive at Morro Bay Park located on Harbor Street at Piney Way, catch the North Coast Connector, SLO RTA Route 15 towards Cambria.
  • Route 15 offers 10 stops in Cambria or continue on to San Simeon.

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