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Compare bus for Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $1,055.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $1,055 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $978 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $1,055.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$50. The journey takes 7h 25m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
How to get from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:29 PM 4h01 Fresno, CA 11:30 PM San Luis Obispo, CA $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:29 PM 4h01 Fresno, CA 11:30 PM San Luis Obispo, CA $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:29 PM 4h01 Fresno, CA 11:30 PM San Luis Obispo, CA $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:29 PM 4h01 Fresno, CA 12:30 AM San Luis Obispo, CA $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Fresno, 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 Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $978 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $1,055.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Fresno Yosemite International and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
- Travel with skywest airlines, American Airlines to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
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