Cheapest
Average
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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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.
Distance | 80 miles (129 km) | |
Average bus duration | 2 h 10 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $20 (€17) | |
Bus frequency | 4 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | Amtrak 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).
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.
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:
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:
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