How to get from San Luis Obispo to Buellton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from San Luis Obispo to Buellton in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from San Luis Obispo station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus and finally take the 20 bus from Transit Center station to Buellton- Albertsons Shopping Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
Bus - 2020
Walk to Buellton
Leaves from San Luis Obispo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Guadalupe Amtrak Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    GUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Santa Maria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sm Transit Center
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buellton- Albertsons Shopping Center
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buellton
    Walk to
    Buellton
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Luis Obispo to Buellton

The distance between San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo and Buellton, San Luis Obispo is approximately 66.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Luis Obispo to Buellton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Luis Obispo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is located at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is Marsh at Broad.

Train stations close to San Luis Obispo:

  • San Luis Obispo

Bus stations close to San Luis Obispo:

  • Marsh at Broad
  • Marsh at Chorro
  • Monterey at Osos

Public transit stations close to Buellton, San Luis Obispo

Buellton is located at Buellton, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is Buellton- Hw246 at Freear.

Bus stations close to Buellton:

  • Buellton- Hw246 at Freear
  • Buellton- Albertsons Shopping Center

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Buellton?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line GUADALUPE EXPRESS, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Buellton in San Luis Obispo?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Luis Obispo to Buellton in San Luis Obispo?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from San Luis Obispo station near San Luis Obispo to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Diego station near Buellton in San Luis Obispo

  • How long does it take to travel from San Luis Obispo to Buellton in San Luis Obispo by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Luis Obispo and Buellton in San Luis Obispo by train and bus is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Luis Obispo to get to Buellton in San Luis Obispo?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the San Luis Obispo station near San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Luis Obispo and Buellton in San Luis Obispo?

    Get off the train at the San Diego stop, which is closest to Buellton in San Luis Obispo.

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