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

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There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 11m
    $45–65

  2. Drive 141.2 mi

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    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Montereycar car 141.2 mi
    2h 33m
    $26–38

  3. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 26m
    $45–92

San Luis Obispo to Monterey by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo to Tyler / Franklin via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 11m.

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