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

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanford to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Stanford and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct train from Stanford to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Stanford to San Luis Obispo?

The distance between Stanford and San Luis Obispo is 206 miles. The road distance is 203.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanford to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $30 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Stanford to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.

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

Stanford to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

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

Stanford to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Stanford to San Luis Obispo?

The best way to get from Stanford to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Stanford to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?

Stanford to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where does the Stanford to San Luis Obispo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stanford to San Luis Obispo?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford to San Luis Obispo is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Stanford to San Luis Obispo.

Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?

There are 263+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.

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

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Bus (Flixbus)
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1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
5h 18m
$34–59
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 51m
$65–149
Drive 201.9 mi
1. Drive from Stanford to San Luis Obispocar 201.9 mi
3h 35m
$37–54
Caltrain, fly
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
4h 27m
$174–412
Bus via On Campus Drive @ Alvarado Row (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 8m
$65–97

Stanford to San Luis Obispo by bus and train (Flixbus)

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Distance: 204.6 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Stanford, 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.

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