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Next departures from Irvine to San Luis Obispo on 15 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Irvine Station
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexCheapest
Amtrak
Irvine Station
AMTRAK StationFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Irvine to San Luis Obispo

Bus
Average priceUS$76 - US$76Average duration10h 15m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$51 - US$51Average duration7h 8m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 7 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just US$51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 8mAverage duration
US$51Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$76
Average bus trip duration10h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure23:10
Distance201 miles

Irvine to San Luis Obispo Bus

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

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

    The journey from Irvine to San Luis Obispo by coach covers an approximate distance of 191 miles (308 km).

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/09
US$72
13/09
US$72
Today
US$72
15/09
US$72
16/09
US$72
17/09
US$72
18/09
US$72
19/09
US$72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on 12 Sept 2025 with a price of US$72

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

You can expect to pay from US$72 to US$72 for a bus ticket from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$72, which is on 2025-09-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Irvine to San Luis Obispo.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Irvine to San Luis Obispo.

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

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Irvine to San Luis Obispo.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Irvine, US by bus?

Bus from San Luis Obispo to Irvine, US

You can also go to San Luis Obispo by train

Train from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo

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