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

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Saratoga & Herriman via San Jose Diridon, 2nd & Santa Clara and Stevens Creek & Stelling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

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

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Old Ironsides Station via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Saratoga is 203 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Saratoga bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Saratoga bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Saratoga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Saratoga is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga.

Where can I stay near Saratoga?

There are 422+ hotels available in Saratoga.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Saratoga by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus (Flixbus)
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1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
5h 55m
$34–61
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
6h 44m
$69–140
Drive 184.4 mi
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Saratogacar 184.4 mi
3h 25m
$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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 20m
$176–416
Bus via Old Ironsides Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 3m
$68–96

San Luis Obispo to Saratoga by bus (Flixbus)

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Distance: 201.7 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. 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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