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

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

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane DTW - SBP
    9h 36m
    $143–604

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2d 8h
    $864–1,854

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union 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 9h
    $387–749

  4. Drive 2,414.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to San Luis Obispocar car 2,414.8 mi
    38h 41m
    $441–637

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane DTW - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    12h 8m
    $203–754

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    13h 38m
    $249–715

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    12h 38m
    $176–623

Detroit to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$864Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,074.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to San Luis Obispo via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 8h.

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