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

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There are 7 ways to get from Davis to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Davis to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 19m
    $170–270

  2. Drive  285.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davis to San Luis Obispocar car 285.1 mi
    4h 57m
    $52–76

  3. Train, bus via Fairfield

    1. Take the train from Davis to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    8h 40m
    $57–95

  4. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SMF - SBP
    6h 38m
    $243–605

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to Oaklandtrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 56m

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    5h 42m
    $208–472

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    6h 53m

Davis to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Davis to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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