There are 5 ways to get from Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo by train, bus, subway, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
9h 30m$46–70Drive 208.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto Station to San Luis Obispocar 208.5 mi
4h 16m$38–55Bus, BART, train
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
- Take the subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
10h 43m$78–160Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus
9h 41m$82–127Train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
11h 3m$81–160
Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto Station station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Modesto Bus Stop, Stockton and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Modesto Station station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Modesto Station and San Luis Obispo is 289 miles. The road distance is 209.7 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Modesto Station, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Modesto Bus Stop, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av to San Luis Obispo via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, and San Jose in around 11h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
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
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
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- 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
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stockton station.
Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Modesto Station to San Luis Obispo.
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