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04/23/2025
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San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus

The journey from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus is 198.19 mi and takes 4 hr 25 min. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 11:40 AM and the last at 11:40 AM. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus for as little as $33.72 or as much as $35.38. The best price for this journey is $33.72.

Lowest Price $33.72
Journey Duration 4 hr 25 min
Connection per Day 2
Lowest Price $33.72
Highest Price $35.38
First Departure 11:40 AM
Last Departure 11:40 AM
Distance 198.19 mi
Departure San Francisco, CA
Arrival San Luis Obispo, CA
Carriers FlixBus

San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025

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The cheapest San Francisco, CA - San Luis Obispo, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $81.20 if you’re lucky, or $102.36 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $126.28.

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When travelling to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
22.33kg
Bus
23.92kg
Flight
63.79kg
Car
51.03kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is $34.55. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $33.72.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is $33.72. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA by bus?
San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is 198.19 mi.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA take?
San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is on average 4 hr 25 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hr 25 min.
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA has 2 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA departs at 11:40 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA departs at 11:40 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $33.72 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
There are on average 2 direct connection(s) from San Francisco, CA to go to San Luis Obispo, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA is 4 hr 25 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA creates 23.92kg of CO2 emissions.