There are 5 ways to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain
8h 31m$78–148Drive 135.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispocar 135.1 mi
2h 43m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
9h 53m$49–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fresno-FAT to San Luis Obispo135.1 mi
2h 43mBus via Salinas
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus
9h 59m$58–94
Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Nw Clinton - Helm and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via B Shelter, Fresno, CA, King & Virginia, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Fresno Airport (FAT) and San Luis Obispo is 289 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 31m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Fresno, CA station.
Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Fresno Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo.
There are 261+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.
What companies run services between Fresno Airport (FAT), USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Nw Clinton - Helm to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via B Shelter, Nw Fresno - F St, Fresno, CA, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, King & Virginia, Santa Clara & 1st, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 9h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–65
Bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
Bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–65
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $15–29
- Titanium
- $16–29
Bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $19–35
- Titanium
- $21–35
Bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $15–29
- Titanium
- $16–29
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fresno-FAT to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fresno Airport (FAT) and San Luis Obispo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














