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How to get fromCincinnati to San Luis Obispoby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Cincinnati to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Covington to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane CVG - SBP
    9h 59m
    $162–654

  2. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SDF - SBP
    10h 32m
    $160–630

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 7h
    $778–1,635

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 7h
    $379–730

  5. Drive 2,296.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to San Luis Obispocar car 2,296.4 mi
    37h 5m
    $420–606

  6. Fly Covington to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane CVG - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    11h 56m
    $222–854

  7. Bus to Dayton, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane DAY - SBP
    12h 41m
    $184–721

  8. Fly Covington to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    13h 7m
    $288–864

  9. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2d 12h
    $865–1,850

Cincinnati to San Luis Obispo by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$778Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,003.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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