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How to Travel from

San Francisco to San Luis Obispo

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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Schedule

San Francisco → San Luis Obispo

05:53
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - San Luis Obispo 2 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 21 min
12:14
San Luis Obispo (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - San Luis Obispo
Start
05:53
Market St & South Van Ness Ave
Duration: 13 min
06:06
Salesforce Transit Center
Haight-Noriega
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 5 min
06:35
San Francisco
Duration: 5 hours 20 min
11:55
San Luis Obispo
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
WALK, Duration: 19 min
Finish
06:17
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - San Luis Obispo 2 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 57 min
12:14
San Luis Obispo (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - San Luis Obispo
Start
Walk to Van Ness Station, Duration: 1 min
06:18
Van Ness Station
Duration: 3 min
06:21
Montgomery
Ocean View
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 4 min
06:35
San Francisco
Duration: 5 hours 20 min
11:55
San Luis Obispo
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
WALK, Duration: 19 min
Finish
12:47
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - San Luis Obispo 2 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 57 min
18:44
San Luis Obispo (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - San Luis Obispo
Start
12:47
Market St & South Van Ness Ave
Duration: 8 min
12:55
Market St & 1st St
Owl Judah
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 4 min
13:15
San Francisco
Duration: 5 hours 10 min
18:25
San Luis Obispo
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
WALK, Duration: 19 min
Finish
15:48
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - San Luis Obispo 3 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 55 min
21:43
San Luis Obispo (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - San Luis Obispo
Start
Walk to Van Ness Station, Duration: 1 min
15:49
Van Ness Station
Duration: 17 min
16:06
King St & 4th St
Judah
Walk to San Francisco (5th/Townsend), Duration: 5 min
16:20
San Francisco (5th/Townsend)
Duration: 4 hours 30 min
20:50
San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue
FlixBus: Los Angeles - Oakland
Walk to Santa Barbara at High (N), Duration: 1 min
21:25
Santa Barbara at High (N)
Duration: 9 min
21:34
Santa Rosa & Higuera
Cal Poly/LOVR/Amtrak
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
15:48
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - San Luis Obispo 3 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 39 min
21:27
San Luis Obispo (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - San Luis Obispo
Start
Walk to Van Ness Station, Duration: 1 min
15:49
Van Ness Station
Duration: 17 min
16:06
King St & 4th St
Judah
Walk to San Francisco (5th/Townsend), Duration: 5 min
16:20
San Francisco (5th/Townsend)
Duration: 4 hours 30 min
20:50
San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue
FlixBus: Los Angeles - Oakland
Walk to Monterey at Toro, Duration: 21 min
21:16
Monterey at Toro
Duration: 3 min
21:20
Downtown Transit Center
Monterey/Foothill/Cal Poly
WALK, Duration: 7 min
Finish
18:03
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - San Luis Obispo 2 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 16 min
00:19
San Luis Obispo (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - San Luis Obispo
Start
Walk to Van Ness Station, Duration: 1 min
18:04
Van Ness Station
Duration: 3 min
18:07
Montgomery
Taraval
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 4 min
18:20
San Francisco
Duration: 5 hours 40 min
00:00
San Luis Obispo
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
WALK, Duration: 19 min
Finish

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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.
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