There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
2h 58m$165–350Drive 307.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to California Polytechnic State Universitycar 307.5 mi
5h 37m$53–76Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 34mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 6m$194–298
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $160 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between San Diego and California Polytechnic State University is 273 miles. The road distance is 309.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University, including transfers.
San Diego to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 34m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop in around 9h 34m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to California Polytechnic State University is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from San Diego to California Polytechnic State University.
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