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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ventura, CA for San Luis Obispo, CA on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.
5:10 PM3h05Ventura, CA8:15 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$551One-way0 transfers- 4:10 PM3h05Ventura, CA7:15 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$571One-way0 transfers
- 5:10 PM3h05Ventura, CA8:15 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$551One-way0 transfers
- 4:10 PM3h05Ventura, CA7:15 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$571One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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Buses from Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $41 (€34) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 21:13. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 2m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 9:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator VCTC Intercity | Departure Time 08:49AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:42PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 5h43 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:08PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Live departures
Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:49 AM Ventura, CA | 5h21 | 2:10 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 6:42 PM Ventura, CA | 5h43 | 12:25 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Bus providers: VCTC Intercity from Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CAYou can travel by bus between Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA with VCTC Intercity for as low as $41 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ventura, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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