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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 10 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexArrival time: June 10 atDestination city: San JoseDestination location: Diridon StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: June 10 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: June 10 atDestination city: San JoseDestination location: Diridon StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 10 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: June 10 atDestination city: San JoseDestination location: Diridon StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 10 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: June 10 atDestination city: San JoseDestination location: Diridon StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 10 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexArrival time: June 10 atDestination city: San JoseDestination location: Diridon StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to San JoseAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose was searched and found on Jun 13, 2025 with a price of $43To 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 Jose, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $43 to $271 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-06-13.
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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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Luis Obispo and San Jose!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Luis Obispo to San Jose.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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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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