There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
4h 26m$174–362Drive 295.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardocar 295.5 mi
5h 23m$54–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 39m$100–213Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
10h 14m$73–122Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
6h 20m$115–281
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo is to fly and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $170 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Pomerado Rd & Rancho Bernardo Rd via Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Rancho Bernardo is 304 miles. The road distance is 297.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Pomerado Rd & Rancho Bernardo Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Bernardo.
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