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Tue12 Aug
from US$35
Wed13 Aug
Thu14 Aug
Fri15 Aug
from US$41
Sat16 Aug
from US$39
Sun17 Aug
from US$42
Mon18 Aug
from US$36
Tue19 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 16 August at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: 16 August at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

Bus
Average priceUS$32 - US$77Average duration4h 40m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$40 - US$93Average duration5h 32m
24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
4h 40mAverage duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$70
Average bus trip duration4h 40m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:55
Distance151 miles
Latest bus departure19:25

San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Los Angeles, US

  1. How far is Los Angeles from San Luis Obispo by coach?

    The distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles by coach is approximately 158 miles (255 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles without a car?

    The best way to go from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/08
US$50
09/08
US$32
Today
US$49
11/08
US$30
12/08
US$28
13/08
US$27
14/08
US$29
15/08
US$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 13 Aug 2025 with a price of US$27

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 US$27 to US$82 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 US$27, which is on 2025-08-13.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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