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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 prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $46 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 $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $77 (€64).
A bus is $407 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $439 (€361).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
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.
- 749 Capitol Corridor · 4770 AMTRAK8:29 PM7h26Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA3:55 AMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 749 Capitol Corridor · 4770 AMTRAK8:29 PM7h26Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA3:55 AMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA13348:54 PM1h18San Francisco International Airport10:12 PMSan Luis Obispo County Regional Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11 Coast Starlight8:39 AM6h45Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA3:24 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$1021One-way0 transfers
- 747 Capitol Corridor · 4770 AMTRAK6:39 PM9h16Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA3:55 AMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$301One-way1 transfer
- 749 Capitol Corridor · 4770 AMTRAK8:29 PM7h16Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA3:45 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$351One-way1 transfer
- 747 Capitol Corridor · 4770 AMTRAK6:39 PM9h06Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA3:45 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$351One-way1 transfer
- UA48710:20 AM1h18San Francisco International Airport11:38 AMSan Luis Obispo County Regional Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
- UA54064:55 PM1h21San Francisco International Airport6:16 PMSan Luis Obispo County Regional Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
- UA2610 · UA55501:55 PM3h29San Francisco International Airport5:24 PMSan Luis Obispo County Regional Airport$4241One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Travel 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 Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.
This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $77 (€64).
A bus is $407 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $439 (€361).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 10 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.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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