CA → CA · about 81 miles
Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo bus & train schedule
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run 42 direct buses and trains a week from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo. The fastest takes 1 hour 45 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:59 AM and the last at 5:48 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 1h 45m
- First departure
- 7:59 AM
- Last departure
- 5:48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:59 AM | 10:53 AM | 2h 54m | Daily | Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:35 AM | 1:05 PM | 2h 30m | Mon–Fri | Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 10:45 AM | 1:15 PM | 2h 30m | Sat & Sun | Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 11:15 AM | 1:00 PM | 1h 45m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:47 AM | 2:37 PM | 2h 50m | Daily | Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 2:52 PM | 2h 37m | Daily | Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 4:45 PM | 2h 45m | Mon, Fri | Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 5:05 PM | 2h 45m | Sat & Sun | Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 5:48 PM | 8:52 PM | 3h 04m | Daily | Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in San Luis Obispo The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in San Luis Obispo
Return trip: San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 45 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:48 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo?
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Santa Barbara?
Buses and trains to San Luis Obispo leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.