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

San Jose and San Luis Obispo are 162 miles (261 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to San Luis Obispo start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at AMTRAK Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus San Jose to San Luis Obispo from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Diridon Station	3h 55m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	CheapestFastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 5m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 15m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on November 22
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 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:55pm	Diridon Station	3h 55m	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	CheapestFastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 5m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
2:55pm	Diridon Station	4h 5m	7:00pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 15m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Diridon Station	3h 55m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Cheapest
9:25am	Diridon Station	3h 25m	12:50pm	San Luis Obispo	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 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

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Diridon Station	3h 55m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Cheapest
9:25am	Diridon Station	3h 25m	12:50pm	San Luis Obispo	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 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

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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:59 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 the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

157 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $135	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $82	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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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 Jose, US to San Luis Obispo by bus

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

11/18

$47

11/19

$59

Today

$59

11/21

$59

11/22

$87

11/23

$59

11/24

$59

11/25

$59

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $47

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 $47 to $127 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 $59 which is on 2025-11-21.