There are 5 ways to get from French Camp to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
7h 51m$56–97Drive 229.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from French Camp to San Luis Obispocar 229.9 mi
4h 7m$42–61Train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
8h 3m$96–185Train, bus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
8h 27m$44–75Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
9h 24m$88–187
French Camp to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from French Camp to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from French Camp to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from French Camp to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from El Dorado & Hospital Northbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Stockton and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from French Camp station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between French Camp and San Luis Obispo is 273 miles. The road distance is 231.2 miles.
The best way to get from French Camp to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from French Camp to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
French Camp to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
French Camp to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from French Camp to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between French Camp, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Dorado & Hospital Northbound to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Joaquin & Taylor Northbound, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from French Camp to San Luis Obispo via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, and San Jose in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
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
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
French Camp to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
French Camp to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between French Camp to San Luis Obispo is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from French Camp to San Luis Obispo.
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