The average bus between Aptos and San Luis Obispo takes 6h 24m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aptos to San Luis Obispo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Aptos and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aptos is at 6:14 PM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aptos to San Luis Obispo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Aptos station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Aptos to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Salinas station.
Aptos to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
The distance between Aptos and San Luis Obispo is 218.8 km. The road distance is 259 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m.