There are 7 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SJC - SBP
4h 22m$41–242Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
4h 59m$32–54Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
4h 17m$199–435Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 32m$116–188Bus via San Luis Obispo (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 44mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo188.2 mi
3h 17mDrive 188.2 mi
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispocar 188.2 mi
3h 17m$35–50
San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo by bus and train (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and San Luis Obispo is 169 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 59m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 4 times a week. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Luis Obispo.
There are 358+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and San Luis Obispo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.