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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, 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 bus which can get you there in 5h 8m. 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 bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
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How to get from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:36 PM5h54Oakland, CA11:30 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$831One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:36 PM5h54Oakland, CA11:30 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:35 PM4h50Oakland, CA12:25 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:46 PM5h29Oakland, CA3:15 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$841One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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