There are 7 ways to get from Rocklin to San Luis Obispo by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 12m$110–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
10h 35m$50–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
10h 10m$107–234Drive 301.8 mi
- Drive from Rocklin to San Luis Obispocar 301.8 mi
5h 24m$56–80Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SMF - SBP
6h 58m$210–620Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
6h 49m$205–473Fly Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
7h 27m$250–550
Rocklin to San Luis Obispo by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rocklin to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rocklin to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Rocklin to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Galleria Bl & Roseville Pw and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Roseville Bus Stop and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rocklin station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Rocklin Amtrak Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Rocklin and San Luis Obispo is 345 miles. The road distance is 303.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rocklin to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Rocklin to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Rocklin to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roseville Bus Stop station.
Rocklin to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Rocklin to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $650 and takes 6h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Rocklin, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–170
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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 Roseville Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Rocklin to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Rocklin to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocklin to San Luis Obispo is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Rocklin to San Luis Obispo.
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