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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Buses per day
4
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 $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 4 buses that leave San Luis Obispo, CA for Berkeley, CA on Wed, May 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 06 the direct buses cover the 322 km distance in an average of 5 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Wed, May 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
12:30 AM5h35San Luis Obispo, CA6:05 AMBerkeley, CA$1061One-way0 transfers- 12:45 PM5h40San Luis Obispo, CA6:25 PMBerkeley, CA$1061One-way0 transfers
- 2:15 PM5h40San Luis Obispo, CA7:55 PMBerkeley, CA$1061One-way0 transfers
- 4:25 PM5h40San Luis Obispo, CA10:05 PMBerkeley, CA$1061One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 AM5h35San Luis Obispo, CA6:05 AMBerkeley, CA$1061One-way0 transfers
- 12:45 PM5h40San Luis Obispo, CA6:25 PMBerkeley, CA$1061One-way0 transfers
- 2:15 PM5h40San Luis Obispo, CA7:55 PMBerkeley, CA$1061One-way0 transfers
- 4:25 PM5h40San Luis Obispo, CA10:05 PMBerkeley, CA$1061One-way0 transfers
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 bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $171.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $277 Average price |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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, Tuesday, May 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:45 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h40 | 6:25 PM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:15 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h40 | 7:55 PM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:25 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h40 | 10:05 PM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 6 | |||||
| 12:30 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h35 | 6:05 AM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA
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Buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:41. The fastest bus covers the 200 miles (322 km) distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 11m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:41 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA
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