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Trip to San Luis Obispo

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Avg. duration7h
Distance332
Avg. price$ 17
Bus trips3 found

Buses from Santa Monica to San Luis Obispo

🚌 Despite the lack of a direct bus route, travelers can reach San Luis Obispo from Santa Monica by taking a service departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs. The journey involves transfers and lasts around 6 hours and 1 minute. 🌊 Arriving at San Luis Obispo station, the Amtrak-operated bus service from Santa Monica takes approximately 6 hours and 1 minute, offering a scenic route through Southern California.

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  • There is no direct bus from Santa Monica to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services that depart from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arrive at San Luis Obispo via Westwood UCLA Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, which includes transfers, typically takes around 6 hours and 1 minute. It's recommended to check the schedules and plan accordingly for a smooth journey between these two cities.
  • The Santa Monica to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from the Westwood UCLA Amtrak Bus Stop station. This station is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles near the University of California, Los Angeles campus. It is advisable to arrive at the bus stop a bit early to ensure a smooth boarding process for your journey from Santa Monica to San Luis Obispo.
  • The Santa Monica to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at the San Luis Obispo station. This station is the primary transportation hub in San Luis Obispo, providing connections to various modes of transportation within the city and nearby areas. Upon arrival, you can easily access local transportation options or arrange for further travel plans from the San Luis Obispo station.
  • There is one bus service that operates between Santa Monica and San Luis Obispo. The journey involves transferring at the Westwood UCLA Amtrak Bus Stop before continuing on to the final destination in San Luis Obispo. The entire trip, including transfers, typically takes around 6 hours and 1 minute to complete. Passengers can board the bus at the Westwood UCLA Amtrak Bus Stop in Santa Monica and arrive at the San Luis Obispo station.
  • The Santa Monica to San Luis Obispo buses are typically less crowded during off-peak hours, such as mid-week or earlier in the morning. On the other hand, buses are often busiest during peak travel times like weekends or holidays. It's advisable to check the bus schedules in advance and consider traveling during less popular times to potentially have a more comfortable and less crowded journey.
  • The first bus of the day from Santa Monica to San Luis Obispo typically departs from the Westwood UCLA Amtrak Bus Stop station in the early morning. The last bus usually leaves later in the evening to make the journey to San Luis Obispo. It's recommended to check the specific schedules with Amtrak to confirm the exact departure times for both the first and last buses available for this route.

Will you be returning to Santa Monica by bus?

If you need a return bus trip, you can check out buses from San Luis Obispo to Santa Monica.

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Trips to San Luis Obispo