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

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 22m
    $40–73

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    7h 33m
    $80–164

  3. Drive 238.4 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to San Luis Obispocar car 238.4 mi
    4h 26m
    $44–63

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5h 28m
    $238–469

  5. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    7h 28m
    $209–424

Riverside to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to San Luis Obispo via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 7h 33m.

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