There are 6 ways to get from Millbrae to San Luis Obispo by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Caltrain, bus
best- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
5h 21m$38–64Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 54m$73–149Drive 217.9 mi
- Drive from Millbrae to San Luis Obispocar 217.9 mi
3h 46m$40–58Fly 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
3h 26m$169–402Caltrain, bus via San Luis Obispo
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 6m$68–99Fly 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 5m$219–492
Millbrae to San Luis Obispo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Millbrae to San Luis Obispo is to Caltrain and bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Millbrae to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $410.
No, there is no direct train from Millbrae to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Millbrae and San Luis Obispo is 221 miles. The road distance is 219.2 miles.
The best way to get from Millbrae to San Luis Obispo without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Millbrae to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Millbrae to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Millbrae to San Luis Obispo is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 54m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $410 and takes 3h 26m.
Millbrae to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Millbrae to San Luis Obispo is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Millbrae to San Luis Obispo.
What companies run services between Millbrae, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Luis Obispo via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 3 times a day.
- 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
- $24–170
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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