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Riverside to San Luis Obispo trains

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Trip Overview

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.

10h 36m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
$152
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Riverside to San Luis Obispo train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 36m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak6h 51m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 58m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak20h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 36m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak6h 51m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 58m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak20h 52m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 36m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak6h 51m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 58m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak20h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 36m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak6h 51m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 58m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak20h 52m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 36m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak6h 51m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 58m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak20h 52m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak12h 1m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak12h 1m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Riverside 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.

Map of how to get from Riverside to San Luis Obispo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to San Luis Obispo via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 7h 33m.

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