There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to San Jose by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 21m$68–94Drive 184 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to San Josecar 184 mi
3h 22m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 2m$68–144Fly, Caltrain
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 5m$168–425
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to San Jose is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to San Jose is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at San Jose via Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to San Jose. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Morro Bay and San Jose is 205 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Morro Bay to San Jose, including transfers.
Morro Bay to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to San Jose is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–90 and the journey takes 4h. American Star Tours also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Morro Bay to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Morro Bay to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to San Jose is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Morro Bay to San Jose.
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