There are 5 ways to get from Portland to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PDX - SBP
4h 48m$374–755Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PDX - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
7h 34m$87–350Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus
21h 50m$137–251Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
25h 2m$250–600Drive 846.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to San Luis Obispocar 846.6 mi
14h 32m$155–224
Portland to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 21h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $370 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 2m.
The distance between Portland and San Luis Obispo is 741 miles. The road distance is 851.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Portland to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Portland to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $370 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 21h 50m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 25h 2m.
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 21h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to San Luis Obispo is 852 miles. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Portland to San Luis Obispo.
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