4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$29
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$31
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
8 h 16 m
Buses on Sep 20
3
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 buses from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 322 km distance in an average of 8 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 9 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:39 AM9h16Berkeley, CA10:55 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$291One-way0 transfers- 2:39 AM9h16Berkeley, CA11:55 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$291One-way0 transfers
- 4:29 AM6h16Berkeley, CA10:45 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$341One-way0 transfers
- 4:29 AM6h16Berkeley, CA10:45 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$341One-way0 transfers
- 2:39 AM9h16Berkeley, CA11:55 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$291One-way0 transfers
- 1:39 AM9h16Berkeley, CA10:55 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $143 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $143, while a flight costs an average of $889.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price Cheapest | $889 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A train is $746 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $889.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:39AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 9h16 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:39AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 9h16 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:29AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 6h16 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 29h14 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 29h14 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:18PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:18PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:41 AM Berkeley, CA | 29h14 | 11:55 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:18 PM Berkeley, CA | 6h32 | 10:50 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:18 PM Berkeley, CA | 6h32 | 11:50 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| 1:39 AM Berkeley, CA | 9h16 | 10:55 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:39 AM Berkeley, CA | 9h16 | 11:55 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:29 AM Berkeley, CA | 6h16 | 10:45 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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Take a bus from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA and enjoy the approximately 200 miles (322 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:41.
Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Bus from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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