How to travel from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Wed, Nov 04
+ Add return
Travel by bus with
Greyhound
skywest airlines
American Airlines
Regionale
FlixBus
1,000+ more
Greyhound
skywest airlines
American Airlines
Regionale
FlixBus
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Flight
Driving

$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)

Greyhound

Most popular bus company

skywest airlines

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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.

The cheapest way to travel from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is a bus with an average price of $77.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

Yes, you can take a bus between Fresno, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

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 options
from 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

bus

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.

  • Amtrak
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Bus

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

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.

FAQs
You can travel between Fresno, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is a bus with an average price of $77.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

The distance from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is approximately 112 miles (181 km).
The average frequency per day from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Luis Obispo, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Luis Obispo, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Luis Obispo, CA, you can stroll through Downtown SLO, enjoy a performance at the historic Fremont Theater, or visit the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. Explore the local wineries in the Edna Valley wine region or discover the natural beauty of Montana de Oro State Park. Best sights include Bubblegum Alley, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, and Bishop Peak. You can also visit the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art or relax at Avila Beach.
To fully enjoy San Luis Obispo, CA, plan for a 2-3 day stay, which allows time to explore local attractions such as downtown shops, hiking trails, nearby beaches, and the famous Hearst Castle.

Travelling from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravel EuropeTravel to USATravel to San Luis Obispo, CAHow to travel from Fresno, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone