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Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Carpinteria and San Luis Obispo takes 17h 8m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Carpinteria 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.

17h 8m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Carpinteria and San Luis Obispo. The service departs Carpinteria at 7:52 PM in the evening, which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 13:00:00. All services require a transfer at Santa Barbara and take an average of 17h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA17h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA17h 8m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA17h 8m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USA17h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carpinteria 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.

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  • Distance: 101.6 mi
  • Duration: 17h 8m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum once daily. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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