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05/15/2025
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San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus

The journey from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus is 158.04 mi and takes 3 hr 48 min. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:50 PM and the last at 3:20 PM. It is possible to travel from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus for as little as $10.22 or as much as $83.27. The best price for this journey is $10.22.

Lowest Price $10.22
Journey Duration 3 hr 48 min
Connection per Day 2
Lowest Price $10.22
Highest Price $83.27
First Departure 12:50 PM
Last Departure 3:20 PM
Distance 158.04 mi
Departure San Jose, CA
Arrival San Luis Obispo, CA
Carriers Amtrak, FlixBus

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

Departure date
Thursday, May 15, 2025

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

The cheapest San Jose, CA - San Luis Obispo, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $20.92 if you’re lucky, or $34.50 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $62.58.

Find the best day to travel to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus

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 Amtrak and FlixBus from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
17.8kg
Bus
19.08kg
Flight
50.87kg
Car
40.7kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
A bus ticket from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is $42.78. 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 $10.22.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is $10.22. 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 Jose, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA by bus?
San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is 158.04 mi.
How long does the bus between San Jose, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA take?
San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is on average 3 hr 48 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hr 15 min.
Which companies operate from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
The bus journey from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is covered by 1 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Amtrak and FlixBus.
How many bus connections per day go from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA has 2 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA departs at 12:50 PM. 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 Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA departs at 3:20 PM. 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 Jose, 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 $10.22 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 Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
There are on average 2 direct connection(s) from San Jose, CA to go to San Luis Obispo, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Jose, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA is 3 hr 15 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Jose, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA creates 19.08kg of CO2 emissions.