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Riverside to San Luis Obispo buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Riverside and San Luis Obispo takes 18h 18m and the fastest bus takes 18h 7m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Riverside 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.

18h 18m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
$47
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Riverside to San Luis Obispo bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Riverside and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Riverside is at 6:52 PM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at UCR at Bannockburn Village and take an average of 18h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USAFlixbus USA18h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USAFlixbus USA18h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USAFlixbus USA18h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USAFlixbus USA18h 7m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Riverside 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 Riverside to San Luis Obispo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 1m.

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