How far is San Luis Obispo from Tacoma?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Tacoma is approximately 1345 km (834 miles).

Bus San Luis Obispo to Tacoma from US$217 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

One passenger / one way

Departure time: October 20 at 4:10pm
Departure city: San Luis Obispo
Departure location: San Luis Obispo
Arrival time: October 22 at 1:30pm
Destination city: Tacoma
Destination location: Tacoma
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 21h
Departure time: November 23 at 4:10pm
Departure city: San Luis Obispo
Departure location: San Luis Obispo
Arrival time: November 25 at 1:30pm
Destination city: Tacoma
Destination location: Tacoma
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 21h
Departure time: December 20 at 4:10pm
Departure city: San Luis Obispo
Departure location: San Luis Obispo
Arrival time: December 22 at 1:30pm
Destination city: Tacoma
Destination location: Tacoma
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 21h
Departure time: January 23 at 4:10pm
Departure city: San Luis Obispo
Departure location: San Luis Obispo
Arrival time: January 25 at 12:20pm
Destination city: Tacoma
Destination location: Tacoma
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 20h
Departure time: February 21 at 4:10pm
Departure city: San Luis Obispo
Departure location: San Luis Obispo
Arrival time: February 23 at 12:20pm
Destination city: Tacoma
Destination location: Tacoma
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 20h

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Tacoma

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$217 - US$288	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$254 - US$1,679	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 122kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$217, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 20hAverage Duration

US$217Cheapest ticket

33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$230

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 20h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure3:55pm

Distance1339 km

Latest bus departure4:30pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,429 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,292 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

San Luis Obispo to Tacoma Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Tacoma

How far is San Luis Obispo from Tacoma?
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Tacoma is approximately 1345 km (834 miles).

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What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Tacoma?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 20h	Avg PriceUS$230	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 3h	Avg PriceUS$266	Daily Departures1

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