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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Santa Barbara StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San Luis ObispoDestination location: San Luis ObispoOperated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Santa Barbara StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San Luis ObispoDestination location: San Luis ObispoOperated by: FlixBusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Santa Barbara StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San Luis ObispoDestination location: San Luis ObispoOperated by: FlixBusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Train StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San Luis ObispoDestination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Train StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San Luis ObispoDestination location: AMTRAK StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis ObispoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview
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Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo Bus
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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $20 to $33 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-04-27.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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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 Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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