The average train between San Luis Obispo and Hawthorne takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from San Luis Obispo to Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from San Luis Obispo to Hawthorne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Hawthorne. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo station and arriving at Hawthorne station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
San Luis Obispo to Hawthorne train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to Hawthorne train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Hawthorne is 260.1 km. The road distance is 386 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 38m.