What is the travel distance from Oakland to San Luis Obispo?

Oakland and San Luis Obispo are 322 km (200 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to AMTRAK Station in San Luis Obispo.

Bus Oakland to San Luis Obispo from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to San Luis Obispo on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:40am	West Oakland BART	5h 10m	12:50pm	San Luis Obispo	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oakland to San Luis Obispo on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:05am	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	7h 20m	4:25pm	San Luis Obispo	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35am	West Oakland BART	4h 50m	4:25pm	San Luis Obispo	Fastest

Next departures for Oakland to San Luis Obispo on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35am	West Oakland BART	4h 50m	4:25pm	San Luis Obispo	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 9:02 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to San Luis Obispo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

318 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $201	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $399	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and San Luis Obispo?

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Stops in San Luis Obispo

A
AMTRAK Station
1730 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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B
San Luis Obispo Bus Stop
1460 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to San Luis Obispo by bus

What is the travel distance from Oakland to San Luis Obispo?
Oakland and San Luis Obispo are 322 km (200 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to San Luis Obispo?
Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to AMTRAK Station in San Luis Obispo.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$181

11-24

$67

Today

$191

11-26

$191

11-27

$181

11-28

$77

11-29

$191

11-30

$179

The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $67

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

You can expect to pay from $67 to $191 for a bus ticket from Oakland to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-11-28.