Find coaches from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo

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Next departures from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo on 17 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
AMTRAK StationCheapest
Amtrak
Indian Canyon Dr
AMTRAK StationFastest
Amtrak
Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
AMTRAK StationNo tags
Amtrak
Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
AMTRAK StationNo tags
Amtrak
Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
AMTRAK StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo

Bus
Average priceUS$46 - US$143Average duration11h 5m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$66 - US$129Average duration12h 50m
37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
11h 5mAverage duration
US$46Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$88
Average bus trip duration11h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure02:35
Distance254 miles

Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Palm Springs - San Luis Obispo

  1. What's the distance between Palm Springs and San Luis Obispo by coach?

    The journey from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo by coach covers an approximate distance of 251 miles (405 km).

  2. How can I travel from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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US$49
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US$49
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US$49
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US$49
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on 10 Oct 2025 with a price of US$49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$49 to US$90 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$49, which is on 2025-10-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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