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San Luis Obispo to San Jose bus & train schedule
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run 21 direct buses and trains a week from San Luis Obispo to San Jose. The fastest takes 3 hours 5 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:05 PM and the last at 5:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 3h 05m
- First departure
- 1:05 PM
- Last departure
- 5:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:05 PM | 5:15 PM | 4h 10m | Mon–Fri | San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 1:15 PM | 5:25 PM | 4h 10m | Sat & Sun | San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 1:20 PM | 4:50 PM | 3h 30m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue to San Jose Diridon Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:05 PM | 7:46 PM | 4h 41m | Daily | San Luis Obispo to San Jose | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:45 PM | 7:50 PM | 3h 05m | Mon, Fri | San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 8:10 PM | 3h 05m | Sat & Sun | San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Luis Obispo Where you get off in San Jose The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in San Luis Obispo
Where buses and trains stop in San Jose
Return trip: San Jose to San Luis Obispo
Questions
How long is the bus or train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first departure from San Luis Obispo to San Jose?
The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 5:05 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from San Luis Obispo to San Jose?
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in San Luis Obispo?
Buses and trains to San Jose leave from San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) and San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue.