There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus 10S
8h 36m$68–104Drive 209.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomocar 209.8 mi
3h 47m$39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus 10S
9h 9m$58–124Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Nipomo209.8 mi
3h 47mFly, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
5h 59m$201–448
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Nipomo is 223 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Nipomo.
There are 139+ hotels available in Nipomo.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Nipomo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Nipomo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





