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

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley is to bus via San Jose which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Castro Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Berryessa BART via San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Castro Valley?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Hayward via Berryessa / North San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Castro Valley is 216 miles. The road distance is 213.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 4h 37m and costs $35 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley is to bus via San Jose which takes 4h 37m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley?

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Where can I stay near Castro Valley?

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San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus

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Bus via San Jose (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 37m
$38–62
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
5h 48m
$72–145
Drive 212.2 mi
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Castro Valleycar 212.2 mi
3h 42m
$39–56
Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, BART
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Castro Valleysubway
3h 45m
$174–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
5h 35m
$68–98
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
6h 20m
$230–501

San Luis Obispo to Castro Valley by bus and subway (Flixbus)

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 41m.

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