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How to get fromPalm Springs to San Luis Obispoby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    5h 17m
    $276–620

  2. Drive 290.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispocar car 290.7 mi
    5h 15m
    $54–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    9h
    $68–104

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 31m
    $105–212

Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h.

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