There are 5 ways to get from Denver to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane DEN - SBP
5h 30m$76–322Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus
27h 15m$187–355Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
40h 11m$528–1,025Drive 1,152.4 mi
- Drive from Denver to San Luis Obispocar 1,152.4 mi
18h 38m$211–304Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane DEN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
8h$116–432
Denver to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to San Luis Obispo is to fly which costs $75 - $330 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $75 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.
The distance between Denver and San Luis Obispo is 962 miles. The road distance is 1159.2 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 27h 15m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Denver to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Denver to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $75 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 27h 15m.
Denver to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
San Luis Obispo is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 2:28 PM in Denver and 1:28 PM in San Luis Obispo.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station in around 27h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–310
Flights from Denver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Denver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Denver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Denver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to San Luis Obispo is 1159 miles. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Denver to San Luis Obispo.
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