Find coaches from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento, US

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Next departures from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento on 6 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Luis Obispo
Greyhound Sacramento StationCheapest
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Sacramento Valley StationFastest
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
State CapitolNo tags
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento

Bus
Average priceUS$39 - US$180Average duration16h 25m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$138 - US$138Average duration8h 44m
34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
16h 25mAverage duration
US$39Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$61
Average bus trip duration16h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:55
Distance234 miles
Latest bus departure16:30

San Luis Obispo to Sacramento Bus

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

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

    The journey from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento by coach covers an approximate distance of 236 miles (380 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Sacramento from San Luis Obispo without a car?

    You can reach Sacramento from San Luis Obispo by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 1 Oct 2025 with a price of US$50

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 Sacramento, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$829 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$50, which is on 2025-10-06.

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