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

About 237 miles (382 km) separate Davis and San Luis Obispo.

Bus Davis to San Luis Obispo from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Davis to San Luis Obispo on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 45m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 35m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Fastest

Next departures for Davis to San Luis Obispo on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 45m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 35m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Fastest

Next departures for Davis to San Luis Obispo on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 45m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 35m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Fastest

Next departures for Davis to San Luis Obispo on October 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 45m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 35m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Fastest

Next departures for Davis to San Luis Obispo on October 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 45m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 35m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Fastest

Next departures for Davis to San Luis Obispo on October 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 45m	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
		6:40am	Davis Station	9h 35m	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:13 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Davis to San Luis Obispo.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $64	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$59 - $82	Average Duration8h 19m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Davis to San Luis Obispo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

9h 55mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Davis to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$64

Average bus trip duration9h 55m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance234 miles (377 km)

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FlixBus

3.5/510,828 reviews

Staff4.1

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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Davis to San Luis Obispo Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/07

$85

10/08

$85

Today

$85

10/10

$85

10/11

$85

10/12

$85

10/13

$85

10/14

$85

The cheapest trip from Davis to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $85

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Davis to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $85 to $85 for a bus ticket from Davis to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-10-10.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Davis to San Luis Obispo?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 55m	Avg Price$64	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 19m	Avg Price$67	Daily Departures1

You can also go to San Luis Obispo by train

Train from Davis to San Luis Obispo

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