The average train between Palo Alto and San Luis Obispo takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto 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 once daily between Palo Alto and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Palo Alto to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
The distance between Palo Alto and San Luis Obispo is 274.4 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
