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How to get fromCapitola to San Luis Obispoby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 49m
    $44–76

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 25m
    $12–25

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 50m
    $44–101

  4. Drive 157.4 mi

    1. Drive from Capitola to San Luis Obispocar car 157.4 mi
    2h 49m
    $29–42

  5. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Capitola to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MRY - SBP
    5h 6m
    $161–365

Capitola to San Luis Obispo by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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