There are 6 ways to get from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 8m$115–201Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
7h 11m$41–72Drive 227.4 mi
- Drive from Pacifica to San Luis Obispocar 227.4 mi
3h 58m$42–60Line 110 bus, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 4bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
4h 19m$172–407Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 15m$71–106Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
6h 58m$222–497
Pacifica to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Daly City BART Station, 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Pacifica and San Luis Obispo is 245 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 8m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Pacifica to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
Pacifica to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo is to Caltrain and train which takes 7h 8m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Pacifica, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- 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
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- 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
Train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Pacifica to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
Pacifica to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacifica to San Luis Obispo is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Pacifica to San Luis Obispo.
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