There are 5 ways to get from Turlock to San Luis Obispo by train, bus, subway, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
9h 35m$44–66Drive 193.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Turlock to San Luis Obispocar 193.6 mi
3h 52m$36–51Bus, BART, train
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
- Take the subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
10h 48m$123–201Bus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Centerbus 80
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus
10h 29mTrain
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
11h 8m$126–201
Turlock to San Luis Obispo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turlock to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Turlock to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Turlock to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Turlock Transit Center and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Stockton and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Turlock station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Turlock and San Luis Obispo is 295 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.
The best way to get from Turlock to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Turlock to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Turlock to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by The S, depart from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi station.
Turlock to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Turlock to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Turlock, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Turlock Transit Center to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, Stockton Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Aurora & Channel Northbound, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turlock Transit Center to San Luis Obispo via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, and San Jose in around 11h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- StanRTA
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Turlock to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by The S, arrive at Stockton Transit Center station.
Turlock to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Turlock to San Luis Obispo is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Turlock to San Luis Obispo.
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