Bus Tickets from Palm Desert, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

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Next departures to San Luis Obispo

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Palm Desert
    Departure location: Town Center at Hahn
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: AMTRAK Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Palm Desert
    Departure location: Town Center at Hahn
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: AMTRAK Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Palm Desert - San Luis Obispo

  1. What is the travel distance from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo?

    It's about 425 km (264 miles) from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of US$51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$51 to US$74 for a bus ticket from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$51 which is on 2025-04-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Palm Desert and San Luis Obispo!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Palm Desert by bus?

Bus from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo

You can also go to San Luis Obispo by train

Train from Palm Desert to San Luis Obispo

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