Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA bus

Cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA

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24

Average

24

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

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02:45PMSanta Barbara2h40 05:25PMSan Luis Obispo, CA
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241One-way

Bus schedule from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA

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02:45PMSanta Barbara2h40 05:25PMSan Luis Obispo, CA
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Bus times from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA

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Fastest Journey

2 h 40 m

Average

2 h 40 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

130 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Santa Barbara for San Luis Obispo, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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02:45PMSanta Barbara2h40 05:25PMSan Luis Obispo, CA
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241One-way

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Overview: Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA

distanceDistance80 miles (129 km)
durationAverage bus duration2 h 10 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$20 (€17)
frequencyBus frequency4 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 4 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersAmtrak or Flixbus USA

Buses from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA cover the 80 miles (129 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 10 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Flixbus USA. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $11 (€10), but the average price of bus tickets is $20 (€17).

Bus providers: Amtrak and FlixBus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA

Travel from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA from $11 (€10) with Omio’s bus partners Amtrak and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

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Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak buses running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by bus across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next bus journey from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA.

Bus information from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 23 min
  • Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 13 min
  • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Travel Tips: Bus to San Luis Obispo, CA from Santa Barbara

Travel Tips: Take the bus to San Luis Obispo, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA.
FAQs
If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA buses for as little as $11 (€10)  in the next 7 days.
The Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA bus ticket price is on average $20 (€17)  if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this journey in the next week.
When traveling this route you should expect the distance to San Luis Obispo, CA from Santa Barbara by bus to be approximately 80 miles (129 km).
While the time it takes to travel 80 miles (129 km) to San Luis Obispo, CA from Santa Barbara can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA bus journey time is on average 2 h 10 min.
Take the Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA bus with Amtrak or Flixbus USA. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the trip from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The average number of buses departing Santa Barbara for San Luis Obispo, CA is 4 a day. The bus schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
The earliest bus for this journey departs from Santa Barbara at 2: 45 PM. The last bus leaves from Santa Barbara at 10: 15 PM. Check Omio for the latest bus schedule from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.
In general, we recommend booking tickets for buses in advance to score the best deals from all possible bus companies offering this journey and save money. If you purchase bus tickets from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $20 (€17) one way. To find the best prices for this trip, consider booking your bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, CA a few months in advance.

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