There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
7h 20m$39–65Train
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
8h 42m$81–161Drive 240.6 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riversidecar 240.6 mi
4h 24m$44–64Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
6h 34m$238–470Fly to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBP - ONT
8h 28m$56–278
San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Riverside via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and University of California, Riverside is 256 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 8h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $280 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and University of California, Riverside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to University of California, Riverside via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Riverside in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Riverside - Downtown, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from San Luis Obispo to University of California, Riverside.
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