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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. 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 $140, while a flight costs an average of $866.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$866 Average price | $140 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 train is $726 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $866.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around $140 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-93.64. The journey takes 6h 45m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- 4:18 PM6h32Berkeley, CA10:50 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$281One-way0 transfers
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- 4:18 PM6h32Berkeley, CA10:50 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$281One-way0 transfers
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- 4:18 PM6h32Berkeley, CA10:50 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$281One-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 train is $726 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $866.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 70 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
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