There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 26mDrive 188.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State Universitycar 188.4 mi
3h 19m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
7h 39m$115–178Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
5h 8m$177–414Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SJC - SBP
6h 21m$44–246
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Santa Clara University and California Polytechnic State University is 191 miles. The road distance is 189.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University, including transfers.
Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $250 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Santa Clara University, CA, USA and California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop 4 times a day, and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Santa Clara University to California Polytechnic State University.
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