There are 7 ways to get from Larkspur to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
7h 15m$44–77Caltrain, train
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
8h 38m$79–164Drive 245.8 mi
- Drive from Larkspur to San Luis Obispocar 245.8 mi
4h 23m$45–65Line 22 bus, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Magnolia Av & Madrone Av to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
4h 56m$195–426Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Millbrae 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
7h 21m$78–105Bus via Lake Merritt (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 24m$89–134Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
7h 35m$245–516
Larkspur to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Larkspur to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Larkspur to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Larkspur to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Magnolia Av & Madrone Av and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr, 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Larkspur to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Hyde St & Beach St and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Larkspur and San Luis Obispo is 254 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.
The best way to get from Larkspur to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Larkspur to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Larkspur to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
Larkspur to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Larkspur to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Larkspur, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucky Dr Bus Pad to San Luis Obispo via North Point St & Van Ness Ave, Hyde St & Beach St, Washington St & Powell St, Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, 4th St & King St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 8h 38m.
- 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
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- marintransit.org
Bus from Magnolia Av & Madrone Av to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://marintransit.org
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Larkspur to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
Larkspur to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Larkspur to San Luis Obispo is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Larkspur to San Luis Obispo.
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