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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of L 265 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 bus costs an average of L 265, while a flight costs an average of L 2,249.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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L 413 Average price | L 265 Average price Cheapest | L 2,249 Average price | L 215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is L 149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average L 413.
A bus is L 1,985 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average L 2,249.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around L 413 compared to roughly L 215 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -L 197. The journey takes 6h 15m versus 3h 23m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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.
2:40 PM 5h10 Oakland, CA 7:50 PM San Luis Obispo, CA L 212 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:40 PM 5h10 Oakland, CA 7:50 PM San Luis Obispo, CA L 212 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:40 PM 5h10 Oakland, CA 7:50 PM San Luis Obispo, CA L 212 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:50 PM 5h10 Oakland, CA 7:00 PM San Luis Obispo, CA L 225 1 One-way 0 transfers3:40 PM 5h10 Oakland, CA 8:50 PM San Luis Obispo, CA L 435 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is L 149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average L 413.
A bus is L 1,985 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average L 2,249.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Oakland International Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
- 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 Alaska Airlines to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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