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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $9 - $12 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo?

The distance between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo is 110 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $17 - $55.

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

The bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $17 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?

There are 287+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.

Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 20m
$17–55
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Anacapa at Anapamu to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
3h 57m
$9–12
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
2h 31m
$35–80
Drive 91.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispocar 91.1 mi
1h 49m
$17–24

Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo by bus

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 109.2 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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