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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$97
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$97
Fastest journey on Aug 30
10 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
10 h 5 m
Buses on Aug 30
2
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, 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 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 2 buses from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 254 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 10 h 5 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.
2:25 PM10h05San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA12:30 AMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$971One-way0 transfers- 1:25 PM10h05San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA11:30 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$971One-way0 transfers
- 2:25 PM10h05San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA12:30 AMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$971One-way0 transfers
- 1:25 PM10h05San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA11:30 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$971One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
You'll arrive about -1h -35m sooner (3h 31m by bus vs 2h 56m by car) and save roughly $-32.72 (€-26.52) compared to fuel and tolls ($71 (€58) vs $38 (€31)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 8h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:26PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 8h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
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San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:25 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h05 | 11:30 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:25 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h05 | 12:30 AM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Buses from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:35, the last at 17:26. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 12:35 PM |
Last bus 5:26 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Bus providers: FlixBus from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CAYou can travel by bus between San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA with FlixBus for as low as $44 (€36). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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