There are 3 ways to get from Marina to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Marina to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Marina to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Marina to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Marina to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Del Monte Blvd / Palm Ave and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Marina to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Marina and San Luis Obispo is 139 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Marina to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Marina to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Marina to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Marina to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Marina to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
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Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Marina to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Marina to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marina to San Luis Obispo is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Marina to San Luis Obispo.
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