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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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riverbank, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator The S | Departure Time 05:28AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 31h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator The S | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 27h11 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:49PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator The S | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 41h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Riverbank, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:26 PM Riverbank, CA | 41h24 | 12:50 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Take a bus from Riverbank, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA and enjoy the approximately 170 miles (274 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:28, the last at 19:26.
Distance 170 miles (274 km) |
First bus 5:28 AM |
Last bus 7:26 PM |
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