There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
5h 25m$77–138Drive 150.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Baycar 150.7 mi
2h 43m$28–40Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 46m$77–113Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
5h 16m$249–498
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Monterey and San Luis Obispo Bay is 164 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay, including transfers.
Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Grover Beach Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Monterey to San Luis Obispo Bay.
There are 284+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo Bay.