The average train between El Monte and San Luis Obispo takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to San Luis Obispo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between El Monte and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 8:55 PM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
El Monte to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
The distance between El Monte and San Luis Obispo is 276 km. The road distance is 376 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m.