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How to get fromFresno to San Luis Obispoby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Fresno to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Salinas

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    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus
    8h 12m
    $57–98

  2. Drive 130.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fresno to San Luis Obispocar car 130.9 mi
    2h 38m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    8h 20m
    $57–123

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    11h 3m
    $83–136

Fresno to San Luis Obispo by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Salinas in around 8h 12m.

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