What is the cheapest way to get from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Jose. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose?

The distance between The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) and San Jose is 188 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.

How do I travel from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $60 - $90.

How long does it take to get from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose?

The bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose bus from?

The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose bus arrive?

The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose.

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There are 4 ways to get from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h
$60–90
Drive 184 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Josecar 184 mi
3h 16m
$34–49
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
5h 11m
$59–123
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 4m
$176–425

The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) to San Jose by foot and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 187.3 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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