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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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 26m
    $174–475

  2. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PDX - SBP
    7h 53m
    $98–356

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia 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
    27h 11m
    $152–296

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    28h 41m
    $350–750

  5. Drive 988.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to San Luis Obispocar car 988.1 mi
    16h 57m
    $181–261

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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 11m
    $184–485

Tacoma to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration27h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Tacoma, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 27h 11m.

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