The cheapest and fastest buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Buses per day
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 $62 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 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor
4785 AMTRAK · 522 Capitol Corridor
4785 AMTRAK · 522 Capitol Corridor
4785 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor
4761 AMTRAK · 546 Capitol Corridor
4785 AMTRAK · 522 Capitol Corridor
4785 AMTRAK · 522 Capitol Corridor
6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor
6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor
4761 AMTRAK · 546 Capitol CorridorTravel Information
Compare bus, train, 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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €232.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €274 Average price |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m 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.
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 07:39AM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | 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, Wednesday, November 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA
Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 21:31 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from San Luis Obispo, CA to Berkeley, CA start from as low as $29 (€24) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $39 (€32) depending on the train type and class.
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