Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to San Luis Obispo

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

Bus
Average Price$164 - $432Average Duration1d 11h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$191 - $952Average Duration1d 1h
105kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to San Luis Obispo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
$164Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland, OR to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$167
Average bus trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance715 miles (1153 km)
Latest bus departure2:20am

Portland to San Luis Obispo Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Portland to San Luis Obispo, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

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$270
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$276
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$189
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $189

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, OR to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Portland and San Luis Obispo!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Portland to San Luis Obispo, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Portland to San Luis Obispo that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Portland to San Luis Obispo while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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!

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, OR to San Luis Obispo?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Portland, OR to San Luis Obispo

You can also go to San Luis Obispo by train

Train from Portland, OR to San Luis Obispo

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