What is the travel distance from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

The distance separating San Francisco and San Luis Obispo is 202 miles (326 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

The majority of buses traveling from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo start their journey at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and wind up at AMTRAK Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus San Francisco to San Luis Obispo from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to San Luis Obispo on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	4h 30m	12:50pm	San Luis Obispo	Cheapest
12:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	4h 20m	4:25pm	San Luis Obispo	Fastest
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	9h 20m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	9h 15m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
12:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	6h 25m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to San Luis Obispo on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	8h 29m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	4h 30m	12:50pm	San Luis Obispo	Fastest
6:55am	Mission St & Fremont St	9h 20m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	9h 15m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
12:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	6h 25m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

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Get from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

198 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,573 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,255 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and San Luis Obispo?

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Stops in San Luis Obispo

A - AMTRAK Station

B - San Luis Obispo Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Francisco, US to San Luis Obispo by bus

What is the travel distance from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

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11/08

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Today

$51

11/10

$58

11/11

$57

11/12

$35

11/13

$34

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The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $191 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-13.

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.

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