The average train between San Diego and San Luis Obispo takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego 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 twice daily between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Diego is at 12:01 PM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 8:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 43m.
San Diego to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
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The distance between San Diego and San Luis Obispo is 430.6 km. The road distance is 560 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 8h 36m.