The average train between Irvine and San Luis Obispo takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine 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 3 times a day between Irvine and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:20 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 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Irvine to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Book your Irvine to San Luis Obispo train tickets online with Metrolink Trains and Amtrak.
The distance between Irvine and San Luis Obispo is 315.9 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Tustin to San Luis Obispo via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 7h 5m.