Bus Tickets from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

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TodayMay 18
from $72
TomorrowMay 19
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TueMay 20
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WedMay 21
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ThuMay 22
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FriMay 23
from $74
SatMay 24
from $72
SunMay 25

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: AMTRAK Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: AMTRAK Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to San Luis Obispo.

Bus
Average Price$76 - $76Average Duration11h 5m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$51 - $51Average Duration6h 57m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 6 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
6h 57mAverage Duration
$51Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Irvine to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$76
Average bus trip duration11h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:10pm
Distance201 miles (324 km)

Irvine to San Luis Obispo Bus

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

Best price found
05/16
$72
05/17
$72
Today
$72
05/19
$72
05/20
$72
05/21
$72
05/22
$72
05/23
$74
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Irvine to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on May 16, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $74 for a bus ticket from Irvine to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-05-19.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Irvine to San Luis Obispo.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Irvine to San Luis Obispo.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Irvine to San Luis Obispo will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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.

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Irvine by bus?

Bus from Irvine to San Luis Obispo

You can also go to San Luis Obispo by train

Train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo

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