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There are usually 34 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€45.84 | Avg. Price€52.28 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips4 | Daily Trips34 |
Duration | Duration4h 45m | Duration5h 20m |
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo usually takes around 4 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 161 mi (260 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €25.48 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Average score for buses from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The staff was really sweet. Cons: There was some racist lady on the bus & I wish she would’ve got kicked off but i don’t know the policy of can I tell off some dumb racist so I just said nothing. Tips: There were no outlets so make sure to bring a portable charger.
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo cost €45.64 on average. Tickets cheaper than €45.64 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.
Bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo are expected to cost between €29 and €58 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to San Luis Obispo within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from €30. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the 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. You know what they say about early birds and worms.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 4h 58m | €58.04 |
| FlixBus US | 2 | 4h 34m | €34.52 |
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 Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo start at €58. 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 2 trips per day from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 161 miles from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00am. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo; ticket prices start at €30.78.
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.
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.
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionUnion Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation 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 bus 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.
Union Station
592 Gayley Ave
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
1658 N Orange Drive
Buses arrive in San Luis Obispo at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
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