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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PDX - SBP
    4h 46m
    $54–265

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    20h 50m
    $162–292

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 2m
    $310–650

  4. Drive 846.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to San Luis Obispocar car 846.6 mi
    14h 32m
    $155–224

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    7h 31m
    $99–375

Portland to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 20h 50m.

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