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How to get to San Luis Obispo CA by bus?

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    Bus stations near San Luis Obispo CA

    • Pismo at Archer,5 min walk,
    • South at Parker (E),6 min walk,
    • South at Parker (W),7 min walk,
    • Broad at Islay,10 min walk,
    • Broad at Leff,10 min walk,
    • Nipomo at Higuera,11 min walk,

    Train stations near San Luis Obispo CA

    • San Luis Obispo,20 min walk,

    Bus lines to San Luis Obispo CA

    • 2A,Promenade,
    • 2B,Promenade/Irish Hills,
    • 3B,Kennedy Library/Promenade/Amtrak,
    • 3A,Laguna Lane,
    • 1B,Performing Arts Center / Ramona at Palomar,
    • 1A,Johnson/Orcutt/Marigold Center,
    • OLD SLO TROLLEY,Downtown Loop / Monterey Street,
    Questions & Answers
    • What are the closest stations to San Luis Obispo CA?

      The closest stations to San Luis Obispo CA are:

      • Pismo at Archer is 373 yards away, 5 min walk.
      • South at Parker (E) is 490 yards away, 6 min walk.
      • South at Parker (W) is 521 yards away, 7 min walk.
      • Broad at Islay is 781 yards away, 10 min walk.
      • Broad at Leff is 802 yards away, 10 min walk.
      • Nipomo at Higuera is 872 yards away, 11 min walk.
      • San Luis Obispo is 1668 yards away, 20 min walk.
    • Which bus line stops near San Luis Obispo CA?

      1A

    • Which train line stops near San Luis Obispo CA?

      PACIFIC SURFLINER

    • What’s the nearest train station to San Luis Obispo CA?

      The nearest train station to San Luis Obispo CA is San Luis Obispo. It’s a 20 min walk away.

    • What’s the nearest bus stop to San Luis Obispo CA?

      The nearest bus stop to San Luis Obispo CA is Pismo at Archer. It’s a 5 min walk away.

    • What time is the first train to San Luis Obispo CA?

      The PACIFIC SURFLINER is the first train that goes to San Luis Obispo CA. It stops nearby at 6:11 AM.

    • What time is the last train to San Luis Obispo CA?

      The COAST STARLIGHT is the last train that goes to San Luis Obispo CA. It stops nearby at 3:37 PM.

    • What time is the first bus to San Luis Obispo CA?

      The 2A is the first bus that goes to San Luis Obispo CA. It stops nearby at 6:16 AM.

    • What time is the last bus to San Luis Obispo CA?

      The 2A is the last bus that goes to San Luis Obispo CA. It stops nearby at 7:59 PM.

    • How much is the bus fare to San Luis Obispo CA?

      The bus fare to San Luis Obispo CA costs about $1.50.

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    San Luis Obispo CA Address: 161 High St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 street in San Luis Obispo

    San Luis Obispo CA
    San Luis Obispo CASan Luis Obispo (Spanish for 'St. Louis the Bishop'; san LOO-iss ə-BISS-poh; Spanish: [san ˈlwis oˈβispo]; Chumash: tiłhini) is a city and county seat of San Luis Obispo County, in the U.S. state of California. Located on the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo is roughly halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area in the north and Greater Los Angeles in the south. The population was 47,063 at the 2020 census. San Luis Obispo was founded by the Spanish in 1772, when Saint Junípero Serra established Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. The town grew steadily through the Mexican period before a rapid expansion of San Luis Obispo following the American Conquest of California. San Luis Obispo is a popular tourist destination, known for its historic architecture, vineyards, and hospitality, as well as for being home to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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