The average train between San Luis Obispo and Downey takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from San Luis Obispo to Downey. 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 San Luis Obispo and Downey. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Luis Obispo is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Downey at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Downey. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo station and arriving at Downey station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
San Luis Obispo to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Downey is 275.3 km. The road distance is 385 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 38m.