There are 4 ways to get from Nipomo to Cupertino by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 52m$57–92Drive 212.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nipomo to Cupertinocar 212.5 mi
3h 49m$39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 33m$72–157Bus, fly, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus
- 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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 54m$169–430
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Cupertino is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Cupertino is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at Stevens Creek & De Anza via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, San Jose Diridon and 2nd & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Nipomo and Cupertino is 226 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.
The best way to get from Nipomo to Cupertino without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Nipomo to Cupertino, including transfers.
Nipomo to Cupertino bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Thompson & Branch station.
Nipomo to Cupertino bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Cupertino is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Nipomo to Cupertino.
There are 519+ hotels available in Cupertino.
What companies run services between Nipomo, CA, USA and Cupertino, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to Stevens Creek & De Anza via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 7h 52m.
- 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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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