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

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 40m. 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 $58, while a train costs an average of $61.

Distance: 236 miles (380 km)

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from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

How to get from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • United
    5:50 PM2h59
    Oceanside, CA
    8:49 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • United
    5:50 PM2h59
    Oceanside, CA
    8:49 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • United
    5:40 AM1h04
    Oceanside, CA
    6:44 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    $4991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • United
    7:05 PM6h10
    Oceanside, CA
    1:15 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    $3031One-way
    0 transfers
  • United
    11:00 PM4h08
    Oceanside, CA
    3:08 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    $3301One-way
    0 transfers
  • United
    6:00 PM6h56
    Oceanside, CA
    12:56 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    $3711One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oceanside, 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 Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oceanside, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is a bus with an average price of $58 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $61 (€49).

A bus is $224 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $282 (€229).

The fastest way to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

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

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

Train takes on average 8h 9m.

The distance from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is approximately 236 miles (380 km).
The average frequency per day from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oceanside, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Oceanside and arrive in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, San Jose, CA, San Diego, CA. 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.

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