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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    4h 38m
    $46–65

  2. Drive 153.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Gilroycar car 153.3 mi
    2h 40m
    $28–41

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    4h 53m
    $46–92

  4. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus bus 68
    5h 18m
    $33–56

San Luis Obispo to Gilroy by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station via Salinas Intermodal Transit Center in around 4h 38m.

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