There are 5 ways to get from Redlands to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
7h 42m$41–73Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
9h 4m$85–173Drive 247.2 mi
- Drive from Redlands to San Luis Obispocar 247.2 mi
4h 32m$46–66Train, fly
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
7h$243–478Train, bus
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
12h 35m$106–144
Redlands to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redlands to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Redlands to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Redlands to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Redlands Boulevard @ Orange and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Redlands to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Redlands - Downtown and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Bernardino - Downtown and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Redlands and San Luis Obispo is 261 miles. The road distance is 248.6 miles.
The best way to get from Redlands to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Redlands to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Redlands to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Redlands to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Redlands to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Redlands, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redlands Boulevard @ Orange to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redlands - Downtown to San Luis Obispo via San Bernardino - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Redlands to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Redlands to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redlands to San Luis Obispo is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Redlands to San Luis Obispo.
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