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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane RDU - SBP
    9h 53m
    $154–604

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 16h
    $416–816

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    3d 2h
    $1,072–2,256

  4. Drive 2,649 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to San Luis Obispocar car 2,649 mi
    43h 31m
    $484–699

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane RDU - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    12h 26m
    $214–754

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    13h 46m
    $240–716

Raleigh to San Luis Obispo by bus

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Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,351.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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