There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
3h 41m$118–178Drive 136 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drivecar 136 mi
2h 57m$25–36Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 25m$68–92Fly
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SBP - MRY
4h 51m$58–232
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and 17-Mile Drive is 159 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $240 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–190
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from San Luis Obispo to 17-Mile Drive.
There are 324+ hotels available in 17-Mile Drive.