The average train between Riverside and San Luis Obispo takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverside 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 Riverside and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 2:01 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 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Riverside to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Riverside to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
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The distance between Riverside and San Luis Obispo is 333.2 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to San Luis Obispo via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 7h 33m.