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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Mount Whitneyby bus, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Mount Whitney by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    12h 39m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    12h 45m

  3. Fly to Bishop Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane SBP - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    3. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    10h 11m

  4. Bus, travel via Whitney Portal

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    14h 15m

  5. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SBP - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museumbus bus
    4. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    10h 55m

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Bishop Airport (BIH) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Luis Obispo to Mount Whitney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 438.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Mount Whitney, Tulare County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Luis Obispo to Mount Whitney. However, you can take the bus to Santa Barbara Bus Stop, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, then travel to Mount Whitney. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Mount Whitney via Glendale Amtrak, Glendale, Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, and Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street in around 12h 45m.

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