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

The distance between the two cities is 202 miles (326 km).

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

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

What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and Alcatraz.

Bus San Luis Obispo to San Francisco from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Francisco on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:30pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 35m	6:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Francisco on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	8:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	9h 55m	6:55pm	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 45m	6:55pm	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Francisco on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	9h 55m	6:55pm	Mission St & Fremont St	Cheapest
3:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	8:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	Fastest
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 45m	6:55pm	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:03 AM PST.

Get from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 35mAverage Duration

198 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in San Luis Obispo

A
AMTRAK Station
1730 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Visit page
B
San Luis Obispo Bus Stop
1460 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 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 San Francisco, US by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$96

11/25

$100

Today

$70

11/27

No data

11/28

$92

11/29

$100

11/30

$121

12/01

$85

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $70

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 San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $70 to $121 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Amtrak, FlixBus 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.