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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 €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. 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 €72, while a flight costs an average of €648.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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€76 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €648 Average price | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Oceanside, 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 Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average €76.
A bus is €577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average €648.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Tickets start at around €76 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€24. The journey takes 7h 29m versus 4h 35m 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 Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
How to get from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
3:50 AM 2h54 Oceanside, CA 6:44 AM San Luis Obispo, CA €106 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:50 AM 2h54 Oceanside, CA 6:44 AM San Luis Obispo, CA €106 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:50 AM 2h54 Oceanside, CA 6:44 AM San Luis Obispo, CA €106 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM 6h56 Oceanside, CA 12:56 AM San Luis Obispo, CA €251 1 One-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.
This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average €76.
A bus is €577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average €648.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 66 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oceanside and arrive in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with United, Alaska Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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