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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Pinnacles National Parkby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinnacles National Park by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Salinas

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $135–175

  2. Drive 112.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 112.2 mi
    2h 15m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $134–202

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $98–132

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 184.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Luis Obispo to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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