How far is San Luis Obispo from Tacoma?

San Luis Obispo and Tacoma are 834 miles (1345 km) apart.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Tacoma from $181 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Tacoma on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 21h	1:30pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 21h	1:30pm	Tacoma	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 21h	1:30pm	Tacoma	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 20h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 20h	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

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

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$236 - $371	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$140 - $286	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 122kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

$140Cheapest ticket

122kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$273

Average bus trip duration1d 21h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure12:55pm

Distance831 miles (1339 km)

Latest bus departure4:30pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,515 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,897 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 Tacoma Bus

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