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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
8 h 37 m
Average duration
8 h 37 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, 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 Martinez, CA will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Luis Obispo, CA for Martinez, CA on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 331 km distance in an average of 8 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 37 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 8 h 37 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.
7:30 AM8h37San Luis Obispo, CA4:07 PMMartinez, CA$341One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 AM8h37San Luis Obispo, CA4:07 PMMartinez, CA$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $379 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m 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 Martinez, CA:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $344 (€282) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA costing on average $379 (€310).
Other travel options to Martinez, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
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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 Martinez, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 8h37 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 8h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Live departures
San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 8h37 | 5:07 PM Martinez, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA
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Buses from San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 8h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:06. The fastest bus covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 7h 58m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 7h 58m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Martinez, CA
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