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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $89, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $89.
A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $406.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
How to get from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:39 AM9h16Berkeley, CA10:55 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:39 AM9h16Berkeley, CA10:55 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:29 AM6h16Berkeley, CA10:45 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:39 AM9h16Berkeley, CA11:55 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$291One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $89.
A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $406.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berkeley, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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