Next departures to San Luis Obispo
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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 30 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: San Francisco, CA
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 30 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: San Francisco, CA
- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: April 30 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: San Francisco, CA
- Departure time: April 30 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: San Francisco, CA
Bus San Luis Obispo to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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San Luis Obispo to San Francisco Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 4 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 9:00AM - 4:10PM |
Minimum Price | $28 |
Average Ticket Price | $89 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 4h20m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 7h55m |
Distance | 198 miles (319 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in San Luis Obispo and San Francisco?
1730 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
AMTRAK Station1460 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
San Luis Obispo Bus Stop700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
Powell Station255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
Union Square Hilton200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
San Francisco Greyhound Station444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
444 Townsend St.Frequently asked questions for your trip San Luis Obispo - San Francisco
The average bus ticket price from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco is $89. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between San Luis Obispo and San Francisco is around 7h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 202 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.
Buses traveling between San Luis Obispo and San Francisco leave from AMTRAK Station or San Luis Obispo Bus Stop and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), Powell Station, Union Square Hilton.
Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Legion of Honor, Alcatraz, Walt Disney Family Museum, City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Chinatown.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco.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 San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, 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 San Luis Obispo to San Francisco that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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.
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.
Will you be returning to San Luis Obispo by bus?
Bus from San Francisco to San Luis ObispoYou can also go to San Francisco by train
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Popular Buses Connecting San Luis Obispo
Buses Leaving from San Luis Obispo
- Bus from San Luis Obispo to Fremont
- Bus San Luis Obispo - San Francisco
- San Luis Obispo - San Jose
- Bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Bus San Luis Obispo - Santa Barbara
- San Luis Obispo - Las Vegas
- Bus from San Luis Obispo to Bakersfield
- Bus San Luis Obispo - Oakland
- San Luis Obispo - Sacramento
- Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Diego
- Bus San Luis Obispo - Santa Cruz
- San Luis Obispo - Palm Springs
- Bus from San Luis Obispo to Phoenix
- Bus San Luis Obispo - Santa Maria
- San Luis Obispo - Yosemite National Park
Buses Going to San Luis Obispo
- Bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo
- Bus Los Angeles - San Luis Obispo
- San Jose - San Luis Obispo
- Bus from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo
- Bus Monterey - San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbara - San Luis Obispo
- Bus from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo
- Bus Las Vegas - San Luis Obispo
- Oakland - San Luis Obispo
- Bus from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo
- Bus Fresno - San Luis Obispo
- Burbank - San Luis Obispo
- Bus from Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo
- Bus Paso Robles - San Luis Obispo
- San Diego - San Luis Obispo
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Buses Leaving from San Francisco
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- San Francisco - Yosemite National Park
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- Bus Las Vegas - San Francisco
- Washington - San Francisco
- Bus from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco
- Bus San Jose - San Francisco
- San Diego - San Francisco
- Bus from Reno to San Francisco
- Bus Monterey - San Francisco
- Seattle - San Francisco
- Bus from Fresno to San Francisco
- Bus Yosemite National Park - San Francisco
- Santa Barbara - San Francisco
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