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Two ways to Travel from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo
Composite routes from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo
Cheapest
3 h 57 min
Car
Transport providers
Airlines
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$121.19
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus operators
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.24–$89.30
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $20.65 - $76.09 and takes 5h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $130.43 - $423.91 .
Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and San Luis Obispo?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
Is there a direct train between San Francisco and San Luis Obispo?
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
How far is it from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
The distance between San Francisco and San Luis Obispo is 382 km. The road distance is 372 km.
How do I travel from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo without a car?
The best way to get from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $20.65 - $76.09 .
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
The bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Luis Obispo bus from?
San Francisco to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Francisco station.
Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Luis Obispo train from?
San Francisco to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
The best way to get from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $20.65 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $32.61 - $119.57 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $423.91 and takes 3h 43m.
Where does the San Francisco to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?
San Francisco to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Where does the San Francisco to San Luis Obispo train arrive?
San Francisco to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Can I drive from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to San Luis Obispo is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo.
How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
Book your San Francisco to San Luis Obispo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?
There are 249+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo. Prices start at $45.18 per night.
