There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Rosarito by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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, tram
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 31m$2,933–6,440Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
9h 43m$938–1,644Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 9m$1,968–4,210Drive 538.2 km
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Rosaritocar 538.2 km
6h 10m$1,035–1,494Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- 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
6h 25m$3,421–4,969
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rosarito is to bus which costs $900 - $1700 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rosarito is to fly and tram which takes 4h 31m and costs $2900 - $6500.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Rosarito. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Rosarito station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Ysidro Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Rosarito is 490 km. The road distance is 538.2 km.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from San Luis Obispo to Rosarito, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Rosarito bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rosarito is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $900 - $1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1900 - $4300 and takes 10h 9m.
San Luis Obispo to Rosarito bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Rosarito, Mexico?
You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Rosarito via Los Angeles Union Station and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1,800–3,900 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- 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
- $2,800–6,000
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,700–3,700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–3,700
- 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
- $600–4,000
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–3,900
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $410–700
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- $550–850
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Rosarito is 538 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Rosarito.
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