Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Jose, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:24 PM PDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to San Jose

Bus
Average PriceUS$39 - US$84Average Duration4h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$38 - US$222Average Duration4h 41m
23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just US$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
4hAverage Duration
US$39Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration4h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure10:05am
Distance254 km
Latest bus departure3:55pm

San Luis Obispo to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - San Jose, US

  1. What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and San Jose?

    The distance between San Luis Obispo and San Jose is around 261 km (162 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to San Jose?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at AMTRAK Station, in San Luis Obispo, and end it at Diridon Station, in San Jose.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-30
US$39
07-31
US$59
Today
US$43
08-02
US$45
08-03
US$48
08-04
US$43
08-05
US$43
08-06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose, US was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of US$39

To 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 Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$251 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$43 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Luis Obispo and San Jose!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Luis Obispo to San Jose.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to San Jose, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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