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The cheapest and fastest buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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Cheapest price

$77

Average price

$77

Fastest journey

6 h 33 m

Average duration

6 h 33 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

260 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Amtrak
06:15PM6h33
San Luis Obispo, CA
12:48AMLos Angeles, CA
$771One-way
0 transfers

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, April 25
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amtrak6241 AMTRAK2:15 AM San Luis Obispo, CA
5h05
7:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
amtrak6241 AMTRAK2:25 AM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
4h55
7:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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Buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $78 (€64) but you can travel from only $46 (€38) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $46 (€38)
Distance
160 miles (259 km)
Average bus duration
6h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
$78 (€64)
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
2
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
6h 33m
First bus
18:15
Last bus
18:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $46 (€38)

Bus companies: Amtrak and FlixBus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Buy your official Amtrak and FlixBus bus tickets to Los Angeles, CA from San Luis Obispo, CA from $27 (€22) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 32 min
  • Cheapest Price: $44
  • Amtrak frequency: 4 a day

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