There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PSP - SBP
5h 19m$276–620Drive 290.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Stationcar 290.2 mi
5h 14m$53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
9h 6m$67–104Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 31m$105–202
Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Palm Springs and San Luis Obispo Station is 262 miles. The road distance is 291.9 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station without a car is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station, including transfers.
Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 6m.
Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Station.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo Station, 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 Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum in around 9h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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