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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 2 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexArrival time: June 2 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Coliseum/AirportOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: June 2 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: June 2 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Jack London SquareOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to OaklandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Oakland was searched and found on Jun 5, 2025 with a price of $43To 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 Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $43 to $284 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-06-05.
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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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Luis Obispo to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Luis Obispo to Oakland will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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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.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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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