There are 6 ways to get from Saratoga to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
5h 1m$34–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 34m$66–148Drive 184.9 mi
- Drive from Saratoga to San Luis Obispocar 184.9 mi
3h 24m$34–49Line 51 bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Saratoga & Herriman to Mountain View Transit Centerbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
5h 23m$178–416Bus via San Luis Obispo (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 46m$66–98Fly 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 33m$46–240
Saratoga to San Luis Obispo by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from West Valley College and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Winchester Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Saratoga and San Luis Obispo is 196 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Saratoga to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Saratoga to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Saratoga to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Saratoga to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $240 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Saratoga, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 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
- $24–170
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–230
- 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 38m
- 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
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- 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 38m
- 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 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Saratoga & Herriman to Mountain View Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Saratoga to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
Saratoga to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga to San Luis Obispo is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Saratoga to San Luis Obispo.
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