There are 4 ways to get from Tulare to San Luis Obispo by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus
9h 5m$95–148Drive 119.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tulare to San Luis Obispocar 119.4 mi
2h 38m$22–32Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
9h 15m$57–106Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain
9h 16m$95–173
Tulare to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tulare to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Tulare to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulare to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Tulare Bus Stop and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Bakersfield and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Tulare and San Luis Obispo is 332 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tulare to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Tulare to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Tulare to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tulare Bus Stop station.
Tulare to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulare to San Luis Obispo is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Tulare to San Luis Obispo.
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What companies run services between Tulare, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tulare Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, and Santa Barbara in around 9h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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