There are 6 ways to get from Daly City to San Luis Obispo by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Caltrain, bus
best- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
5h 57m$45–71Drive 227.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Daly City to San Luis Obispocar 227.3 mi
4h$42–60Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 30m$76–161Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
3h 37m$170–403Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St to El Camino Real & 27th Avebus Ecr
- Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus
7h 28m$69–102Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
6h 16m$220–493
Daly City to San Luis Obispo by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daly City to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Daly City to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $170 - $410.
No, there is no direct train from Daly City to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Daly City and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Daly City and San Luis Obispo is 231 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.
The best way to get from Daly City to San Luis Obispo without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Daly City to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Daly City to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Daly City to San Luis Obispo is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 30m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 3h 37m.
Daly City to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daly City to San Luis Obispo is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Daly City to San Luis Obispo.
What companies run services between Daly City, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a subway from Daly City to San Luis Obispo via Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–170
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St to El Camino Real & 27th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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