What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles?

The distance separating San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles is 158 miles (255 km).

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

If you're headed to Los Angeles from San Luis Obispo, chances are that your bus will leave from AMTRAK Station and arrive at Ramirez Street bus stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Battleship USS Iowa BB-61, Getty Center, Venice Beach, Downtown Art Walk and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	4h 59m	8:59am	Northridge Station	Cheapest
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
10:35am	AMTRAK Station	6h 13m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 10m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	4h 59m	8:59am	Northridge Station	Cheapest
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 30m	11:55pm	UCLA	Fastest
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on October 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 5m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	7:00pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	11:55pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
	4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on October 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	4h 5m	8:35pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	7:00pm	AMTRAK Station	4h 55m	11:55pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	7h 35m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
	4:00am	AMTRAK Station	5h 46m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $77	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$40 - $93	Average Duration5h 32m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70

Average bus trip duration4h 55m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure12:55pm

Distance162 miles (261 km)

Latest bus departure7:25pm

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Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5512 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $63

Amtrak San Luis Obispo Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Overall, everything worked. I ordered a bus ticket, the bus was on time, I got where I had to be. BUT...the bus was old, the seats were dirty and very uncomfortable and the ride was very rough. It felt like the bus had no shock absorbers of any kind. By now, I would have thought bus suspension technology existed to make for a comfortable bus ride. Maybe it does exist, but Amtrak won't upgrade their bus fleet.

David D.

April 14, 2025

The bus was delayed

Aryan B.

October 15, 2022

great experience

James K.

September 15, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/510,872 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles?

Stops in San Luis Obispo

A - AMTRAK Station

B - San Luis Obispo Bus Stop

Stops in Los Angeles

A - Ramirez Street bus stop

B - UCLA

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Luis Obispo - Los Angeles, US

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Best price found

10/10

$61

10/11

$59

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$61

10/13

$59

10/14

$49

10/15

$31

10/16

$32

10/17

$59

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $31

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $96 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually Amtrak 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.

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Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

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Amtrak San Luis Obispo Los Angeles recent customer reviews

San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles Bus

Where are the popular stops in San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles?

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Luis Obispo - Los Angeles, US

What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

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