The average bus between Seaside and San Luis Obispo takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Seaside 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 twice daily between Seaside and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Seaside is at 9:26 PM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 59m • 1 change

4h 21m • 1 change
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6h 29m • 1 change

3h 44m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

4h 21m • 1 change
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6h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Seaside to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Seaside station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Seaside to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas station.
Seaside to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
The distance between Seaside and San Luis Obispo is 182.6 km. The road distance is 233 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.