There are 7 ways to get from Montana to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gallatin Field Airport
best- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane BZN - SBP
6h 31m$62–282Bus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus
42h 20m$352–585Bus, train
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain
44h 30m$544–1,071Drive 1,322.4 mi
- Drive from Billings to San Luis Obispocar 1,322.4 mi
23h 30m$242–349Fly from Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane FCA - SBP
5h 57m$115–436Fly from Logan International Airport
- Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane BIL - SBP
6h 29m$93–352Fly from Missoula International Airport
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane MSO - SBP
7h 20m$81–402
Montana to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montana to San Luis Obispo is to fly which costs $60 - $290 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Montana to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Montana to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Billings, MT and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Cheyenne, Sparks Transit Center and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 20m.
The distance between Montana and San Luis Obispo is 890 miles. The road distance is 1330.1 miles.
The best way to get from Montana to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 42h 20m and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Montana to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Montana to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Billings, MT station.
The best way to get from Montana to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $60 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 42h 20m.
Montana to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Cheyenne, WY station.
San Luis Obispo is 1h behind Montana. It is currently 9:17 AM in Montana and 8:17 AM in San Luis Obispo.
What companies run services between Montana, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings, MT to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Cheyenne, Sparks Transit Center, and Oakland in around 42h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–280
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Logan International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $90–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Logan International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Logan International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Montana to San Luis Obispo is 1330 miles. It takes approximately 23h 30m to drive from Montana to San Luis Obispo.
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