Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US

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TodaySep 1
from US$46
TomorrowSep 2
from US$40
WedSep 3
from US$37
ThuSep 4
from US$37
FriSep 5
from US$42
SatSep 6
SunSep 7
from US$42
MonSep 8
from US$38

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Bus
Average PriceUS$32 - US$84Average Duration4h 55m
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 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
4h 55mAverage Duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$70
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 55m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:55pm
Distance242 km
Latest bus departure7:25pm

San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles Bus

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

  1. What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles?

    It's about 255 km (158 miles) from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at AMTRAK Station, in San Luis Obispo, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-30
US$37
08-31
US$47
Today
US$38
09-02
US$32
09-03
US$29
09-04
US$29
09-05
US$34
09-06
US$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$28

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$28 to US$90 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$28 which is on 2025-09-06.

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.

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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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