What is the cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo?

The fastest way to get from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Menlo Park and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct bus from Menlo Park station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Menlo Park and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct train from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo?

The distance between Menlo Park and San Luis Obispo is 205 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.

How do I travel from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo without a car?

The best way to get from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo bus from?

Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo train from?

Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo?

The best way to get from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?

Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where does the Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo train arrive?

Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo?

Yes, the driving distance between Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo.

Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?

There are 261+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.

Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
4h 56m
$35–57
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 29m
$66–147
Drive 203.1 mi
1. Drive from Menlo Park to San Luis Obispocar 203.1 mi
3h 36m
$38–54
Caltrain, fly
1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
3h 59m
$174–409
Bus via San Luis Obispo (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 41m
$66–97

Menlo Park to San Luis Obispo by train and bus (Flixbus)

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Distance: 203.9 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 58m.

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