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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Fresnoby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus via Salinas

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    8h
    $60–94

  2. Drive 130.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Fresnocar car 130.8 mi
    2h 38m
    $24–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    8h 15m
    $60–121

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno State Universitybus bus
    10h 37m
    $84–134

San Luis Obispo to Fresno by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo to Fresno, CA via Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Gilroy in around 8h.

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