There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to California Polytechnic State University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 14m$45–70Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to California Polytechnic State Universitycar 184.4 mi
3h 16m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 28m$53–116Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
5h 9m$178–404Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SJC - SBP
6h 8m$74–346
San Jose to California Polytechnic State University by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between San Jose and California Polytechnic State University is 188 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to California Polytechnic State University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $70.
The bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop takes 4h including transfers and departs four times a day.
San Jose to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to California Polytechnic State University is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $350 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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 Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop station.
San Jose to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to California Polytechnic State University is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from San Jose to California Polytechnic State University.
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