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How to get fromLos Osos to San Franciscoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Osos to San Francisco by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    6h 32m
    $111–202

  2. Drive 237.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Osos to San Franciscocar car 237.7 mi
    4h 16m
    $44–63

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 44m
    $123–175

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 10th & Los Osos Valley to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    4h 39m
    $172–407

  5. Bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    9h 2m
    $62–127

Los Osos to San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Los Osos, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Los Osos to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryville 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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