There are 3 ways to get from Fresno to San Luis Obispo by train, bus or car
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Train, bus
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Take the train from Fresno to Hanford
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Take the bus from Hanford to San Luis Obispo
Bus
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Take the bus from Fresno to Hanford
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Take the bus from Hanford to San Luis Obispo
Drive
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Drive from Fresno to San Luis Obispo
Fresno to San Luis Obispo by train and bus
The journey time between Fresno and San Luis Obispo is around 3h 57m and covers a distance of around 150 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Services are operated by Amtrak and Amtrak Thruway. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Fresno to San Luis Obispo is to drive, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Fresno to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Fresno and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Hanford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Fresno and San Luis Obispo is 113 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Fresno to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Fresno to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fresno station.
Fresno to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to San Luis Obispo is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Fresno to San Luis Obispo.
There are 172+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 113.4 miles
- Duration: 3h 57m
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fresno to San Luis Obispo via Hanford in around 4h 15m.
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fresno to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $22 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $28 - $40
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Hanford to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Bus from Fresno to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Hanford to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $35
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12
- $12 - $17
- Adult
- $23 - $35
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