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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, 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 Emeryville, CA will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Luis Obispo, CA for Emeryville, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 318 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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.
8:05 PM5h15San Luis Obispo, CA1:20 AMEmeryville, CA$561One-way0 transfers- 8:00 PM5h05San Luis Obispo, CA1:05 AMEmeryville, CA$651One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 PM5h05San Luis Obispo, CA1:05 AMEmeryville, CA$651One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 PM5h15San Luis Obispo, CA1:20 AMEmeryville, CA$561One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $196.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $420 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA costing on average $79 (€64).
A train is $343 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA costing on average $420 (€344).
Other travel options to Emeryville, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
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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 Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:13AM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:13AM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 04:31AM | Duration 6h36 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 6h36 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Live departures
San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:55 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h36 | 5:31 AM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 8:00 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h05 | 1:05 AM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:05 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h15 | 1:20 AM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA
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Buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $48 (€40) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:41. The fastest bus covers the 197 miles (318 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 197 miles (318 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
FAQs: Bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Emeryville, CA
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