What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and Seattle?

About 858 miles (1384 km) separate San Luis Obispo and Seattle.

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

If you're headed to Seattle from San Luis Obispo, chances are that your bus will leave from AMTRAK Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main 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 Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Space Needle, K1 Speed, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass and Woodland Park Zoo.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Seattle from $168 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Seattle on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 19h	11:40am	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 22h	2:25pm	International District. (6th Ave S & S Lane St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 20h	12:40pm	University of Washington	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 19h	12:00pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	2d 3h	7:30pm	University of Washington	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

854 milesDistance

125kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$136 - $372	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $254	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 125kg CO₂e

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

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 Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 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 Seattle by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$220

11/20

$201

Today

$317

11/22

$240

11/23

$201

11/24

$199

11/25

$240

11/26

$220

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $199

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 Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $199 to $1,504 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $199 which is on 2025-11-24.