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How to get fromBenicia to San Luis Obispoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Benicia to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Martinez to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 38m
    $105–204

  2. Drive 242.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Benicia to San Luis Obispocar car 242.1 mi
    4h 11m
    $45–64

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 15m
    $89–131

  4. BART, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    5h 7m
    $179–414

  5. BART, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    7h 46m
    $229–504

Benicia to San Luis Obispo by bus and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h.

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