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San Luis Obispo - AMTRAK Station
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San Jose - Diridon Station
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10:25AM
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San Luis Obispo - Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
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San Jose - Diridon Station
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San Luis Obispo - AMTRAK Station
San Jose - Diridon Station
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San Luis Obispo - AMTRAK Station
San Jose - Diridon Station
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San Luis Obispo - Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
San Jose - Diridon Station
Bus San Luis Obispo to San Jose: Trip Overview

Bus San Luis Obispo to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$82
Average bus trip duration9h 25m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure9:00 AM
Distance158 miles (254 km)
Latest bus departure4:10 PM

San Luis Obispo to San Jose Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:00AM - 4:10PM
Minimum Price$26
Average Ticket Price$82
Minimum Trip Duration3h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h25m
Distance158 miles (254 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Luis Obispo - San Jose

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to San Jose without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose takes around 9h 25m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 162 miles (261 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Luis Obispo and San Jose is 162 miles (261 km).

About 6 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses operating from San Luis Obispo to San Jose may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 9:00 AM and 4:10 PM.

If you're headed to San Jose from San Luis Obispo, chances are that your bus will leave from AMTRAK Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. With prices starting at $36, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $82 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $36 and $112, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art and San Jose Earthquakes Soccer.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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.

Did you know?

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to San Luis Obispo by bus?

Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo

You can also go to San Jose by train

Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose

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