Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs

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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs on October 13
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs.

Bus
Average Price$83 - $83Average Duration9h 20m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$103 - $113Average Duration8h 59m
37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Palm Springs. The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 20mAverage Duration
$83Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$83
Average bus trip duration9h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:30pm
Distance254 miles (409 km)

San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs Bus

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

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10/11
$73
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$73
10/14
$73
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10/16
$73
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10/18
$73
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $73

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 Palm Springs, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $73 to $90 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-10-14.

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Luis Obispo by bus?

Bus from Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo

You can also go to Palm Springs by train

Train from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs

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