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Next departures to San Luis Obispo

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $83
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $83
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $84
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $84
Bus San Luis Obispo to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus San Luis Obispo to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89
Average bus trip duration7h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:00 AM
Distance198 miles (319 km)
Latest bus departure4:10 PM

San Luis Obispo to San Francisco Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:00AM - 4:10PM
Minimum Price$28
Average Ticket Price$89
Minimum Trip Duration4h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h55m
Distance198 miles (319 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

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.

About Bus Travel

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 Obispo

You can also go to San Francisco by train

Train from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco

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