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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane RNO - SBP
    4h 36m
    $296–571

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    11h 20m
    $68–127

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 51m
    $126–263

  4. Drive 411.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to San Luis Obispocar car 411.9 mi
    7h 17m
    $76–109

  5. Bus, train via San Jose (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus
    12h 41m
    $145–243

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 17m
    $148–319

Reno to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, 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 Reno Amtrak to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Oakland in around 11h 20m.

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