What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinole?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinole is to bus via Kearny St & Geary St which costs $45 - $65 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinole?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinole is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Pinole?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Pinole. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Eastbound via Townsend St & Lusk St, Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 and Hercules Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Pinole?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Pinole. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Pinole?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Pinole is 261 miles. The road distance is 240.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Pinole without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinole without a car is to bus via Kearny St & Geary St which takes 6h 58m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinole?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Pinole bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Pinole bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Pinole train from?

San Luis Obispo to Pinole train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Pinole?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinole is to bus via Kearny St & Geary St which takes 6h 58m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Pinole bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Pinole bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Pinole train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Pinole train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Pinole?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Pinole is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Pinole.

Where can I stay near Pinole?

There are 343+ hotels available in Pinole.

San Luis Obispo to Pinole - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Pinole by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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Bus via Kearny St & Geary St (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
6h 58m
$45–63
Drive 239.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Pinolecar 239.5 mi
4h 11m
$44–64
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
7h 40m
$139–212
Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, BART
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
4h 30m
$174–418
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29m
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, BART
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
6h 52m

San Luis Obispo to Pinole by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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Distance: 259.9 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Francisco 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 6h 1m.

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