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

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

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  1. Fly South Bend to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SBN - SBP
    10h 11m
    $145–569

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ORD - SBP
    11h 37m
    $130–492

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 3h
    $759–1,591

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 6h
    $388–728

  5. Drive 2,223.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to San Luis Obispocar car 2,223.8 mi
    35h 47m
    $406–587

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    12h 35m
    $180–662

South Bend to San Luis Obispo by bus, train, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,904.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from South Bend (SBN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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