There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak), 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.
Line 20 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 40m$44–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
8h 21m$12–21Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
5h 48m$44–97Drive 143.2 mi
- Drive from Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispocar 143.2 mi
2h 36m$27–38
Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $12 - $21 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Tyler / Franklin and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and San Luis Obispo is 151 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Pacific Grove to San Luis Obispo.
There are 287+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to San Luis Obispo via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Salinas in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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