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How to get to San Luis Obispo by bus
- Routes
- 14
- Trips per day
- 22
- bus lines
- 2
- Stations
- 3
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About 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.
Station Information
Popular bus stations in San Luis Obispo:
- 1011 Railroad Ave
- 1 Grand Avenue, Building 113
- San Luis Obispo Bus Station
What bus companies travel to San Luis Obispo, CA?
Located in California, San Luis Obispo is accessible by bus from 14 other cities. You can choose from 22 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to San Luis Obispo on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to San Luis Obispo are also available.
Bus companies serving San Luis Obispo
| Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 251 | 2 days, 22 hr, 13 min | CZK 5,800.29 |
| Amtrak Thruway | 34 | 7 hr, 6 min | CZK 1,526.21 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 21 hr, 9 min | CZK 2,619.73 |
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.
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.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
CZK 238.10 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to San Luis Obispo, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to San Luis Obispo. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to San Luis Obispo was CZK 324.68.
Cheapest Price
CZK 238.10
The most popular bus stations in San Luis Obispo are 1011 Railroad Ave, 1 Grand Avenue, Building 113, and San Luis Obispo Bus Station. 1011 Railroad Ave is the busiest, with the most bus arrivals.
The closest airport to San Luis Obispo is San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), located 3.4 miles from the city center of San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo ranks number 12 among the most popular bus destinations in California. San Luis Obispo ranks number 195 among bus destinations in the country. San Luis Obispo ranks number 69 in California by the number of places connected to it by bus. There are 20 direct bus schedules arriving in San Luis Obispo each day.
The population of San Luis Obispo is 47,339. It ranks number 81 by population in California. It ranks number 461 by population in the country.
A short bus trip to San Luis Obispo, under 60 miles, can cost as little as CZK 324.68. A 60 to 200 mile bus trip to San Luis Obispo starts at CZK 238.10.
Business travelers most frequently choose to travel by bus to San Luis Obispo, enjoying the convenience of quick boarding and centrally located stations.
The closest bus station to the city center of San Luis Obispo is 1011 Railroad Ave, located just 0.5 miles away. Select 1011 Railroad Ave as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of San Luis Obispo. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 4 hr, 41 min | CZK 1,386.81 |
| Houston | 2 days, 1 hr, 44 min | CZK 5,950.73 |
| San Jose | 3 hr, 45 min | CZK 1,648.07 |
| Santa Barbara | 2 hr, 17 min | CZK 804.12 |
| Bakersfield | 7 hr, 41 min | CZK 1,861.50 |
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