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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: August 4 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: August 4 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: San Luis ObispoArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: 409 Townsend St, SFOperated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: August 4 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: San Luis ObispoArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: 409 Townsend St, SFOperated by: FlixBusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 4 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 4 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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What is the travel distance from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?
San Luis Obispo and San Francisco are 326 km (202 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?
Buses departing from AMTRAK Station in San Luis Obispo will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.
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The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of US$14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$89 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14 which is on 2025-08-02.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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