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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SEA - SBP
    5h 31m
    $57–258

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    26h 10m
    $168–319

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    29h 29m
    $370–750

  4. Drive 1,019.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to San Luis Obispocar car 1,019.1 mi
    17h 30m
    $186–269

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    8h 14m
    $187–488

Seattle to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 867 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 26h 10m.

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