There are 4 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
6h 40m$40–67Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
8h 55m$75–166Drive 240.6 mi
- Drive from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispocar 240.6 mi
4h 25m$44–64Train, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 50m$258–631
University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between University of California, Riverside and San Luis Obispo is 261 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.
The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between University of California, Riverside, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from University of California, Riverside to San Luis Obispo.
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