There are 6 ways to get from Milpitas to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Berryessa BART (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
4h 57m$34–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 33m$70–148Drive 189.5 mi
- Drive from Milpitas to San Luis Obispocar 189.5 mi
3h 19m$35–50BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
4h 59m$179–416Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 4m$64–100Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SJC - SBP
5h 54m$44–234
Milpitas to San Luis Obispo by subway and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milpitas to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Milpitas to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Milpitas to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Berryessa BART and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Milpitas station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Tasman Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Milpitas and San Luis Obispo is 194 miles. The road distance is 190.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milpitas to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus via Berryessa BART which takes 4h 57m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Milpitas to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Milpitas to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Milpitas to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Milpitas to San Luis Obispo is to bus via Berryessa BART which takes 4h 57m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $240 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Milpitas, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
- 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
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
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Milpitas to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
Milpitas to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milpitas to San Luis Obispo is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Milpitas to San Luis Obispo.
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