There are 6 ways to get from Foster City to San Luis Obispo by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, bus
best- Take the train from Hillsdale 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 40m$38–61Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 12m$69–151Drive 212.2 mi
- Drive from Foster City to San Luis Obispocar 212.2 mi
3h 41m$39–56Fly San Francisco International Airport 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
4h 15m$175–410Caltrain, bus via San Luis Obispo
- Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 25m$69–101Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
5h 20m$402–579
Foster City to San Luis Obispo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Foster City to San Luis Obispo is to Caltrain and bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Foster City to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Foster City to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Foster City and San Luis Obispo is 217 miles. The road distance is 213.5 miles.
The best way to get from Foster City to San Luis Obispo without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Foster City to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Foster City to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Foster City to San Luis Obispo is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 4h 15m.
Foster City to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to San Luis Obispo is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Foster City to San Luis Obispo.
What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to San Luis Obispo via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 7h 12m. 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
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
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
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
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
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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