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Trip Overview

The average bus between Capitola and San Luis Obispo takes 6h 51m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Capitola 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.

6h 51m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Capitola to San Luis Obispo bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Capitola and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Capitola is at 5:50 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak10h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak10h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak10h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak10h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak10h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak10h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Santa Cruz MetroMonterey-Salinas TransitAmtrak5h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Capitola 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.

Map of how to get from Capitola to San Luis Obispo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Capitola, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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