San Luis Obispo County in California is home to several forms of public transportation. The county’s main transit provider is the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA). RTA offers an extensive fixed route bus system as well as a dial-a-ride system for those who are unable to access the bus routes. In addition, there are several other public transportation options available within the county. Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner runs through the county and provides service from San Luis Obispo to nearby cities such as Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Greyhound also provides service into and out of the county, with stops at various cities along Highway 101. Lastly, Cal Poly University operates their own campus shuttle which serves students, faculty, and staff on campus and within the local community. With these public transportation options available, residents of San Luis Obispo County can easily access destinations near and far with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in San Luis Obispo County takes 21.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in San Luis Obispo County get to work:
- 74.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 6.7% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit