With a population of 10,234, Morro Bay is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Morro Bay to see all of its attractions.
When flying to Morro Bay, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Morro Bay include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Morro Bay departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 10m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Morro Bay. The train journey from Morro Bay to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oakland, expect to pay about $57 for a 6h 15m trip.
Another option to get to Morro Bay is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 170 miles from Morro Bay. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Amtrak operates bus routes to Morro Bay. From San Jose, the bus ride to Morro Bay takes 235 miles and will cost you around $118. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 270 miles.
Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Blue Sail Inn and Best Western Tradewinds.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Morro Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Morro Bay is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.