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).

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.

Bus San Jose to San Luis Obispo from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 5m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Cheapest
9:25am	Diridon Station	3h 25m	12:50pm	San Luis Obispo	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 15m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 5m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Cheapest
9:25am	Diridon Station	3h 25m	12:50pm	San Luis Obispo	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 15m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose 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
		6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 5m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	CheapestFastest
		6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 15m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose 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
		6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 5m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	CheapestFastest
		6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 15m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 5m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	CheapestFastest
		6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 15m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 5m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Cheapest
9:25am	Diridon Station	3h 25m	12:50pm	San Luis Obispo	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 15m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25am	Diridon Station	3h 25m	12:50pm	San Luis Obispo	CheapestFastest
3:20pm	Diridon Station	3h 55m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 5m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
3:20pm	Diridon Station	4h 5m	7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 15m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:57 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose 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 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $194	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $119	Average Duration4h 58m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

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

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, 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

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo by bus

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).
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.

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

$86

11-24

$86

Today

$143

11-26

$143

11-27

$126

11-28

$143

11-29

$143

11-30

$143

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $184 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus 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.