There are 6 ways to get from Lathrop to San Luis Obispo by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
6h 24m$53–79Drive 226.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lathrop to San Luis Obispocar 226.2 mi
4h 5m$42–60Train
- 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
7h 57m$88–169Bus, BART, fly
- Take the bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
6h 19m$178–421Bus
- 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
8h 33m$58–97Bus, BART, train
- Take the bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus 150
- Take the subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
9h 1m$76–163
Lathrop to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lathrop to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lathrop to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lathrop to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Lathrop Park and Ride and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Stockton and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Lathrop 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 7h 57m.
The distance between Lathrop and San Luis Obispo is 264 miles. The road distance is 227.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lathrop to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Lathrop to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Lathrop to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Lathrop to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Lathrop to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Lathrop, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lathrop to San Luis Obispo via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, and San Jose in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Aurora & Channel Northbound, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 8h 33m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
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
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.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
- $30–50
- 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
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- sanjoaquinrtd.com
Bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to Dublin/Pleasanton BART
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
Bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to Dublin/Pleasanton BART
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Lathrop to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Lathrop to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Lathrop to San Luis Obispo is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Lathrop to San Luis Obispo.
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