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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 51m
    $43–69

  2. Drive 153.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gilroy to San Luis Obispocar car 153.1 mi
    2h 40m
    $28–41

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 59m
    $43–94

  4. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    6h 7m
    $32–60

Gilroy to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 156.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Luis Obispo via Salinas in around 4h 51m.

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