Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Francisco on November 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
    		Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    		Mission St & Fremont StCheapest
    FlixBus
      		San Luis Obispo
      		409 Townsend St, SFFastest
      Amtrak
        		AMTRAK Station
        		Mission St & Fremont StNo tags
        Amtrak
          		AMTRAK Station
          		Mission St & Fremont StNo tags
          Amtrak
            		Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
            		Mission St & Fremont StNo tags

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            Get from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1bus per day
            4h 35mAverage Duration
            198 milesDistance
            8kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$51
            Average bus trip duration4h 35m
            Number of daily buses1
            Earliest bus departure12:30am
            Distance198 miles (319 km)
            Latest bus departure4:35pm

            San Luis Obispo to San Francisco Bus

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

            Best price found
            10/31
            $50
            11/01
            $85
            Today
            $85
            11/03
            $85
            11/04
            $34
            11/05
            $37
            11/06
            $43
            11/07
            $40
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            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from $34 to $121 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-04.

            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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            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.

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