Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Irvine, US

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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Irvine on August 29
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Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Irvine StationCheapest
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Irvine StationFastest
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Irvine StationNo tags
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Irvine StationNo tags
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Irvine StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Irvine

Bus
Average PriceUS$76 - US$78Average Duration8h 35m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$51 - US$112Average Duration7h
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Irvine

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just US$51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
7hAverage Duration
US$51Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Irvine, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$76
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:50pm
Distance324 km
Latest bus departure7:25pm

San Luis Obispo to Irvine Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Irvine, US

  1. What is the travel distance from San Luis Obispo to Irvine?

    San Luis Obispo and Irvine are 308 km (191 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-26
US$55
08-27
US$55
Today
US$55
08-29
US$55
08-30
US$55
08-31
US$55
09-01
US$55
09-02
US$55
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Irvine, US was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Irvine, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$55 to US$91 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Irvine, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$55 which is on 2025-08-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Luis Obispo and Irvine!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Luis Obispo to Irvine, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Luis Obispo to Irvine that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to San Luis Obispo by bus?

Bus from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo

You can also go to Irvine, US by train

Train from San Luis Obispo to Irvine, US

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