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

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to San Jose is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to San Jose is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Jose. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Jose. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to San Jose?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and San Jose is 190 miles. The road distance is 184.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $30 - $90.

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

The bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

San Luis Obispo to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to San Jose is to bus which takes 4h and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to San Jose bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to San Jose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to San Jose is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from San Luis Obispo to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Jose?

Book your San Luis Obispo to San Jose train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Jose?

Book your San Luis Obispo to San Jose bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to San Jose by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h
$30–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
4h 41m
$60–140
Drive 183.5 mi
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to San Josecar 183.5 mi
3h 15m
$34–49
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 47m
$176–412

San Luis Obispo to San Jose by bus

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 41m.

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