What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles?

The distance separating San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles is 158 miles (255 km).

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

If you're headed to Los Angeles from San Luis Obispo, chances are that your bus will leave from AMTRAK Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Battleship USS Iowa BB-61, Getty Center, Venice Beach, Downtown Art Walk and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35am	AMTRAK Station	5h 30m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 5m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	10:35am	AMTRAK Station	6h 13m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	10:35am	AMTRAK Station	6h 13m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35am	AMTRAK Station	5h 30m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 5m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	10:35am	AMTRAK Station	6h 13m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	10:35am	AMTRAK Station	6h 13m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00am	AMTRAK Station	4h 59m	8:59am	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 5m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	7:00pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	11:55pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 5m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	4h 59m	8:59am	Northridge Station	Cheapest
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	7h 12m	9:52pm	Union Station	Cheapest
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
12:35pm	AMTRAK Station	7h 9m	7:44pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
10:35am	AMTRAK Station	6h 13m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

151 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $101	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $93	Average Duration5h 32m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles?

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

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5597 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $63

Amtrak San Luis Obispo Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Overall, everything worked. I ordered a bus ticket, the bus was on time, I got where I had to be. BUT...the bus was old, the seats were dirty and very uncomfortable and the ride was very rough. It felt like the bus had no shock absorbers of any kind. By now, I would have thought bus suspension technology existed to make for a comfortable bus ride. Maybe it does exist, but Amtrak won't upgrade their bus fleet.

David D.

April 14, 2025

The bus was delayed

Aryan B.

October 15, 2022

great experience

James K.

September 15, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,387 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 Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

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

$42

11/19

$40

Today

$61

11/21

$59

11/22

$59

11/23

$59

11/24

$52

11/25

$59

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $40

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $96 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.