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Encinitas to San Luis Obispo trains

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Trip Overview

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.

9h 59m
Duration
326 mi
Distance
$216
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Encinitas to San Luis Obispo train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak8h 57m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak8h 22m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak8h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak8h 22m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak8h 57m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    North County TransitAmtrak17h 2m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak9h 37m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    North County TransitAmtrak17h 2m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak9h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak8h 22m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak8h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak8h 22m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak8h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to San Luis Obispo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 326.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 7h 57m.

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