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How to get fromSan Rafael to San Luis Obispoby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    6h 20m
    $43–76

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 36m
    $83–173

  3. Drive 245.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to San Luis Obispocar car 245.1 mi
    4h 19m
    $45–65

  4. Bus, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    4h 25m
    $183–434

  5. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 38m
    $67–98

  6. Bus, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    7h 4m
    $253–514

San Rafael to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 6 times a week. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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