The average train between Encinitas and San Luis Obispo takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Encinitas 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 twice daily between Encinitas and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 9:35 PM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Solana Beach Station and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Encinitas to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Encinitas station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Encinitas to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
The distance between Encinitas and San Luis Obispo is 397.9 km. The road distance is 525 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 57m.