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

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 19m and costs $170 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Silicon Valley is 207 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $65 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 515+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 42m
$68–95
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 1st to El Camino & Embarcaderobus Rapid 522 / ...
5h 10m
$34–61
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
5h 23m
$69–139
Drive 201.3 mi
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valleycar 201.3 mi
3h 32m
$37–54
Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 19m
$174–410
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
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
5h 54m
$229–499

San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley by bus and train (Amtrak)

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.6 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, 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. 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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