There are 7 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane RNO - SBP
4h 36m$296–571Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
12h 35m$67–135Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
14h 6m$127–271Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to San Luis Obispo393.4 mi
8h 14mDrive 393.4 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispocar 393.4 mi
8h 14m$72–104Bus, train via San Jose (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus
13h 56m$147–250Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
16h 32m$147–325
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $290 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Reno Amtrak and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and San Luis Obispo is 304 miles. The road distance is 395.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $290 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 35m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 16h 32m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno Amtrak, and Oakland in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno-RNO to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo is 396 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo.
There are 287+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno Airport (RNO) and San Luis Obispo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









