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

The distance separating San Francisco and San Luis Obispo is 202 miles (326 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

The majority of buses traveling from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo start their journey at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and wind up at AMTRAK Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus San Francisco to San Luis Obispo from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Francisco to San Luis Obispo on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	409 Townsend St, SF	4h 25m	4:05pm	San Luis Obispo	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Mission St & Fremont St	5h 20m	3:30pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Mission St & Fremont St	5h 40m	3:50pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Mission St & Fremont St	5h 10m	3:45am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Mission St & Fremont St	5h 20m	3:55am	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Get from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

198 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
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B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, 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

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Francisco, US to San Luis Obispo by bus

What is the travel distance from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to 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

11/25

$100

11/26

$121

Today

$114

11/28

$46

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$68

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The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $252 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-28.