CA → CA · about 194 miles
San Luis Obispo to Oakland bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 10 direct buses and trains a week from San Luis Obispo to Oakland. The fastest takes 5 hours 5 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:20 PM and the last at 3:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 5h 05m
- First departure
- 1:20 PM
- Last departure
- 3:05 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:20 PM | 6:25 PM | 5h 05m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue to Oakland 7th St | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:05 PM | 9:06 PM | 6h 01m | Daily | San Luis Obispo to Oakland | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Luis Obispo Where you get off in Oakland The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in San Luis Obispo
Where buses and trains stop in Oakland
Return trip: Oakland to San Luis Obispo
Questions
How long is the bus or train from San Luis Obispo to Oakland?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first departure from San Luis Obispo to Oakland?
The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun) and the last at 3:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from San Luis Obispo to Oakland?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in San Luis Obispo?
Buses and trains to Oakland leave from San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) and San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue.