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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Carson Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Carson City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    7h 15m
    $294–612

  2. Drive 364.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Carson Citycar car 364.8 mi
    7h 43m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    13h 18m
    $71–135

  4. Train, bus via Reno

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    14h 50m
    $154–288

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus bus 22
    16h 7m
    $112–230

  6. Train, bus via San Luis Obispo

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    16h 44m
    $154–323

San Luis Obispo to Carson City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Oakland, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 13h 18m.

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