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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madera, 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
    7h 38m
    $78–126

  2. Drive 143.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madera to San Luis Obispocar car 143.7 mi
    3h 15m
    $27–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madera, 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
    7h 46m
    $78–151

  4. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop 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
    10h 15m
    $86–139

Madera to San Luis Obispo by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Madera, CA to San Luis Obispo via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Salinas in around 7h 38m.

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