What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Capitola?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Capitola is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Capitola?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Capitola is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Capitola?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Capitola. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Bay Ave. & Rosedale via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Capitola?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Capitola. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Capitola?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Capitola is 173 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Capitola without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Capitola without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Capitola?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from San Luis Obispo to Capitola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Capitola bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Capitola train from?

San Luis Obispo to Capitola train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Capitola?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Capitola is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Capitola bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Capitola train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Capitola train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Capitola?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Capitola is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Capitola.

Where can I stay near Capitola?

There are 187+ hotels available in Capitola.

San Luis Obispo to Capitola - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Capitola by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 42m
$47–99
Drive 157.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Capitolacar 157.3 mi
2h 50m
$29–42
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 51m
$47–72
Fly, Caltrain, bus
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
5h 19m
$188–434

San Luis Obispo to Capitola by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Capitola, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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