Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Oakland on November 24
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Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
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San Luis Obispo
West Oakland BART
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AMTRAK Station
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Jack London Square
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Jack London Square
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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Oakland on November 25
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Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
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West Oakland BART
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Coliseum/Airport
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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Oakland on November 26
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Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
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West Oakland BART
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AMTRAK Station
Coliseum/Airport
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Coliseum/Airport
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Jack London Square
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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Oakland on November 27
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San Luis Obispo
West Oakland BART
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AMTRAK Station
Coliseum/Airport
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AMTRAK Station
Coliseum/Airport
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AMTRAK Station
Coliseum/Airport
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Jack London Square
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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Oakland on November 28
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Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Coliseum/Airport
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San Luis Obispo
West Oakland BART
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AMTRAK Station
Coliseum/Airport
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Coliseum/Airport
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AMTRAK Station
Coliseum/Airport
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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Oakland on November 29
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AMTRAK Station
Jack London Square
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Coliseum/Airport
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AMTRAK Station
Emeryville Station
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Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Emeryville Station
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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Oakland on November 30
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Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
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AMTRAK Station
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Jack London Square
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Emeryville Station
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Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Emeryville Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Oakland
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5604 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $19
Based on 11422 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $59
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Luis Obispo to Oakland by bus
What is the travel distance from San Luis Obispo to Oakland?
The distance covered from San Luis Obispo to Oakland is 322 km (200 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to Oakland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at AMTRAK Station, in San Luis Obispo, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-22
$107
11-23
$99
Today
$107
11-25
$107
11-26
$107
11-27
$80
11-28
$107
11-29
$135
The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $80
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $80 to $411 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-27.
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.
The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $80
