There are 6 ways to get from Marin City to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
6h 34m$43–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
8h 43m$83–172Drive 241.5 mi
- Drive from Marin City to San Luis Obispocar 241.5 mi
4h 17m$45–64Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
4h 13m$193–434Bus via Lake Merritt (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 43m$88–132Fly 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
6h 52m$233–454
Marin City to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marin City to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Marin City to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $190 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Marin City to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Bridgeway & Ebbtide Ave and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Marin City to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Montgomery Street and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Marin City and San Luis Obispo is 248 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.
The best way to get from Marin City to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Marin City to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Marin City to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
Marin City to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Marin City to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $440 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Marin City, 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 $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- 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
- $24–180
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Marin City to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
Marin City to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marin City to San Luis Obispo is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Marin City to San Luis Obispo.
There are 283+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.