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Bus Monterey to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Bus Monterey to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69
Average bus trip duration5h 4m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure9:50 AM
Distance114 miles (183 km)
Latest bus departure10:45 AM

Monterey to San Luis Obispo Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Monterey to San Luis Obispo, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Monterey - San Luis Obispo

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to San Luis Obispo without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Monterey to San Luis Obispo takes about 5h 4m on average, but you can get there in as little as 4h 39m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 118 miles (189 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Monterey and San Luis Obispo is 118 miles (189 km).

If you're headed to San Luis Obispo from Monterey, chances are that your bus will leave from Monterey Transit Plaza and arrive at AMTRAK Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $45.

You can expect to pay around $69 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $45 to $78, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Monterey 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.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Monterey to San Luis Obispo, 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 Monterey to San Luis Obispo that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Monterey to San Luis Obispo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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 there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

Will you be returning to Monterey by bus?

Bus from San Luis Obispo to Monterey

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