There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale by bus, train, night bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train
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Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
Night bus
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Take the night bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
Drive
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Drive from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale
Fly from San Luis Obispo County Apt, Caltrain
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Fly from San Luis Obispo County Apt (SBP) to San Francisco (SFO)
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Take the Caltrain from Millbrae Caltrain to Sunnyvale Caltrain
Amtrak Thruway to Santa Barbara, fly, Caltrain
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Take the Amtrak Thruway from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Station to UC Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
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Fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO)
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Take the Caltrain from Millbrae Caltrain to Sunnyvale Caltrain
San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale by bus
The bus journey time between San Luis Obispo and Sunnyvale is around 4h 9m and covers a distance of around 200 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 19 min. Operated by Flixbus USA and Santa Clara VTA, the San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale bus service departs from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arrives in Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino. Typically four buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale is to bus, which costs $16 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The quickest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Sunnyvale-Saratoga & El Camino via San Carlos & Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain via San Jose Diridon Caltrain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Sunnyvale is 164 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $16 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $16 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 16m.
- Distance: 164.2 miles
- Duration: 4h 9m
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Downtown 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15 - $55 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose twice daily. Tickets cost $35 - $55 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Apt to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $440
Flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $850
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 San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $200 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Business Seat
- $60 - $90
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain to Sunnyvale Caltrain
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $9
- Schedules at
- caltrain.com
- One-way Senior / Disabled / Youth / Medicare Cardholder
- $3 - $4
- One-way Adult
- $6 - $9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $20 - $55
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $15 - $22
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
Night bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Station to UC Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
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The quickest flight from San Luis Obispo County Apt Airport to San Francisco Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 17m.
San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Downtown station.
San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Sunnyvale.
United Airlines offers flights from San Luis Obispo County Apt Airport to San Francisco Airport.
There are 292+ hotels available in Sunnyvale. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to San Luis Obispo County Apt Airport is to bus which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $2.