The average train between Pasadena and San Luis Obispo takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Pasadena 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 Pasadena and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 2:44 PM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pasadena to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Pasadena station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Pasadena to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Book your Pasadena to San Luis Obispo train tickets online with Metro Los Angeles and Amtrak.
The distance between Pasadena and San Luis Obispo is 262.2 km. The road distance is 372 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m.