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History Center of San Luis Obispo County
Regional history museum in a restored Carnegie Library with exhibits on Indigenous communities, ranching, rail, and town life.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€45
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€45
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 29 m
Buses on Sep 20
1
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxnard, 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 Oxnard, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 buses from Oxnard, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 29 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxnard, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxnard, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A train is €597 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxnard, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average €642.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 52m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:22PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 19h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
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Take a bus from Oxnard, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA and enjoy the approximately 112 miles (181 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 20:59.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 8:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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