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How to get fromNew York to San Luis Obispoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane EWR - SBP
    10h 28m
    $161–629

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane JFK - SBP
    10h 42m
    $155–570

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 21h
    $469–899

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,075–2,279

  5. Drive 2,893.6 mi

    1. Drive from New York to San Luis Obispocar car 2,893.6 mi
    47h 42m
    $529–763

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LGA - SBP
    11h 1m
    $187–713

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    14h 8m
    $277–840

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    14h 17m
    $271–931

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 22h
    $889–1,811

New York to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,547 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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