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San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?
There are usually 30 daily train trips from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£44.22 | Avg. Price£45.52 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips30 |
Duration | Duration5h 18m | Duration5h 49m |
Coach from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Traveling by coach from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles usually takes around 5 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 161 mi (260 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 10m |
| Cheapest price | £19.45 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Coach lines | 2 |
How much is a coach ticket from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles cost £30.36 on average. Tickets cheaper than £30.36 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles by month
Prices as travel date approaches
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 29 days in advance to save £7.45 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What coach companies travel from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 4h 57m | £49.73 |
| FlixBus US | 3 | 7h 0m | £35.24 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles start at £49. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 161 miles from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 12:00 and the last coach leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 5 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at £29.94.
City Information
San Luis Obispo
San Luis is a remarkable city known for accommodating travelers with different intents - those looking for nightlife, a laid-back experience, or a healthy mix of both. It is also known for its outstanding farmers' market with some of the best fruits and veggies in all of California. The historic Spanish Mission, art galleries, museums, wine, craft beer tasting room, and great restaurants can provide any type of fun you're looking for in the Sunshine State.
Want a truly unique experience? Swing by Bubblegum Alley, with walls lined with chewed bubblegum. Leave some yourself to make your mark! Or, for more traditional art, visit the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, with galleries displaying work by contemporary California artists.
SLO has two major bus and train stations in San Luis - 1011 Railroad Ave and Grand Avenue, Building 113. FlixBus and Amtrak Thruway buses both service the town for bus transport, and Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight provide train options. There is also a county airport that lets you fly in from wherever you are in the world and is located just two miles from the main city.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in San Luis Obispo?
Main departure station: 1 Grand Avenue, Building 113
Coaches to Los Angeles leave from 3 stations in San Luis Obispo.
All coach stations in San Luis Obispo:
1 Grand Avenue, Building 113
1011 Railroad Ave
San Luis Obispo Bus Station
Where does the coach arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: 592 Gayley Ave
Coaches arrive in Los Angeles at 6 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Los Angeles:
592 Gayley Ave
Union Station
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
Downtown - Vignes Lot
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