Cheap coach tickets from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

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Coach from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity coaches per day from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Travelling by coach from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles usually takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Distance: 161 mi (260 km)
Shortest duration: 4h 15m
Cheapest price: £20.42
Trips per day: 2
Most frequent service: Amtrak Thruway
Coach lines: 2

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San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles Coach Timetable

Is it better to travel by coach or train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

There are usually 10 daily train trips from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles.

	Coach	Train
Avg. Price	Avg. Price£48.27	Avg. Price£42.56Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips2	Daily Trips10
Duration	Duration4h 30mFaster	Duration5h 28m

There are several coach options that can take you from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles:

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How much is a coach ticket from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

Coach tickets for a trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles cost about £41 when you book at the cheapest time, 1 day ahead. Tickets cheaper than £41 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles by travel date

If you're planning to travel by coach from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £34 to £89. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 4 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, coach tickets are available starting at £34.

Average coach ticket prices from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles by month

Taking the coach from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles is usually cheapest in July, when the average ticket price is only £40. If you're planning to take the coach from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles during November, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £46. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To save money on coach tickets and ensure availability, it's always best to book in advance.

What coach companies travel from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

There are two coach lines that have daily service from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Amtrak Thruway usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.

Coach	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak Thruway	2	4h 38m	£58.75
FlixBus US	1	4h 15m	£25.78

Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities. Amtrak Thruway coach tickets from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles start at £49.04. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway coach trips on this route every day.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trip per day from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only £25.78.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

There are usually only 2 coaches per day from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches 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 £31.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 161 miles from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.

Distance (mi)

161

Distance (km)

260

The first coach leaves at 10:45 and the last coach leaves at 19:25. To see the times for all coaches from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

10:45am

Latest coach

7:25pm

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Tuesday

Least crowded

Saturday

City Information

San Luis Obispo

San Luis is a remarkable city known for accommodating travellers 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 Golden 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 coach and train stations in San Luis—1011 Railroad Ave and Grand Avenue, Building 113. FlixBus and Amtrak Thruway coaches both service the town for coach 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 coach and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighbouring 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: 1011 Railroad Ave

Coaches to Los Angeles leave from 3 stations in San Luis Obispo.

All coach stations in San Luis Obispo:

1011 Railroad Ave
1 Grand Avenue, Building 113
San Luis Obispo Bus Station

Where does the coach arrive in Los Angeles?

Main arrival station: Union Station

Los Angeles, CA - Union Station - LAXUST-0

Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railway passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transport hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several coach carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.

Coach stations in Los Angeles:

Union Station
592 Gayley Ave
Union Station LA Departure

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