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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 10m
    $28–90

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 58m
    $60–130

  3. Drive 184.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispocar car 184.7 mi
    3h 12m
    $34–49

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    4h 29m
    $177–422

  5. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SJC - SBP
    5h 56m
    $48–251

San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 58m.

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