4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$29
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$76
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 9 m
Buses on Sep 19
8
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA without transferring at least once.
4785 · 72412:30 AM9h41San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA10:11 AMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$291One-way1 transfer- 4785 · 72012:30 AM7h31San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA8:01 AMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$291One-way1 transfer
- 4785 · 72012:40 AM7h21San Luis Obispo, CA8:01 AMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$351One-way1 transfer
- 4785 · 72412:40 AM9h31San Luis Obispo, CA10:11 AMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$351One-way1 transfer
- 4761 · 7461:10 PM6h04San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA7:14 PMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$1131One-way1 transfer
- 4765 · 7483:45 PM5h39San Luis Obispo, CA9:24 PMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$1251One-way1 transfer
- 4765 · 7483:35 PM5h49San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA9:24 PMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$1131One-way1 transfer
- 4761 · 7461:20 PM5h54San Luis Obispo, CA7:14 PMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$1251One-way1 transfer
- 4761 · 7461:10 PM6h04San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA7:14 PMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$1131One-way1 transfer
- 4785 · 72012:40 AM7h21San Luis Obispo, CA8:01 AMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$351One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 5m. 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 $93, while a flight costs an average of $843.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $843 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 35m 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 San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA:
A train is $750 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average $843.
Other travel options to Berkeley, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 10:11AM | Duration 9h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 6h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 6h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 6h11 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:41PM | Duration 6h11 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 6h04 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:24PM | Duration 5h49 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:24PM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:16PM | Duration 6h01 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Live departures
San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h11 | 1:41 PM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA
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Take a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, 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 |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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