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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 10m. 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 bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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€49 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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 $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $62 (€49).
A bus is $235 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oceanside, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $274 (€217).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oceanside, 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 Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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