Bus Tickets from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

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Bus San Jose to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$68
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 5m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance252 km
Latest bus departure3:20pm

San Jose to San Luis Obispo Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose - San Luis Obispo

  1. How long is the trip from San Jose to San Luis Obispo by bus?

    The bus ride from San Jose to San Luis Obispo takes 4h 5m, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to San Luis Obispo in 3h 15m

  2. What is the travel distance from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?

    The distance between San Jose and San Luis Obispo is approximately 261 km (162 miles).

  3. How many buses make the trip between San Jose and San Luis Obispo each day?

    In general, there are about 4 buses operating on this route, provided by FlixBus.

  4. What time does the first bus depart from San Jose to San Luis Obispo, and when is the last one?

    You can catch the bus at 6:10am for the first departure, and it runs until 3:20pm for the final departure. If you want a smooth trip, it's a good idea to arrive at the station early to check-in.

  5. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?

    Buses departing from Diridon Station in San Jose will take you to AMTRAK Station in San Luis Obispo.

  6. How much does the bus ticket cost from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?

    You can expect to pay around US$68 for the bus ride from San Jose to San Luis Obispo.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

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