How far is San Luis Obispo from Oakland by coach?

The journey from Oakland to San Luis Obispo by coach covers an approximate distance of 200 miles (322 km).

Is there a way to reach San Luis Obispo from Oakland without a car?

You can reach San Luis Obispo from Oakland by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Oakland to San Luis Obispo from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Oakland to San Luis Obispo on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:40	West Oakland BART	5h 10m	12:50	San Luis Obispo	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Oakland to San Luis Obispo on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	09:05	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	7h 20m	16:25	San Luis Obispo	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35	West Oakland BART	4h 50m	16:25	San Luis Obispo	Fastest

Next departures from Oakland to San Luis Obispo on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35	West Oakland BART	4h 50m	16:25	San Luis Obispo	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 10mAverage duration

197 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£32 - £108	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£36 - £215	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

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

How far is San Luis Obispo from Oakland by coach?
The journey from Oakland to San Luis Obispo by coach covers an approximate distance of 200 miles (322 km).
Is there a way to reach San Luis Obispo from Oakland without a car?
You can reach San Luis Obispo from Oakland by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£36

25/11

£103

Today

£103

27/11

£97

28/11

£42

29/11

£103

30/11

£97

01/12

£97

The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £36

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 £36 to £103 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 £42, which is on 2025-11-28.