What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and San Jose?

The distance separating San Luis Obispo and San Jose is 162 miles (261 km).

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

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

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

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art and San Jose Earthquakes Soccer.

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

Next departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Jose on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:05am	AMTRAK Station	4h 10m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	9h 35m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	11h 16m	8:16pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 25m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	11h 6m	8:16pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Jose on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	9h 35m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 25m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	13h 6m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	12h 56m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Jose on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	9h 35m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
1:30pm	San Luis Obispo	3h 30m	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	13h 6m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 25m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	12h 56m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Jose on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:15am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	4h	2:15pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
1:30pm	San Luis Obispo	3h 30m	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
10:05am	AMTRAK Station	4h 10m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	9h 35m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	11h 16m	8:16pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Jose on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:15am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 31m	7:46pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
1:30pm	San Luis Obispo	3h 30m	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	9h 35m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	11h 16m	8:16pm	Diridon Station	No tags
10:15am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 31m	7:46pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Jose on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	9h 35m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 25m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
9:00am	AMTRAK Station	13h 6m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:10am	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	12h 56m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:20 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4hAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $128	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $82	Average Duration4h 41m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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

$53

Today

$87

11/21

$64

11/22

$87

11/23

$87

11/24

$59

11/25

$43

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $43

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 Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $271 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually 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.