The average train between San Luis Obispo and Palmdale takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from San Luis Obispo to Palmdale. 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 San Luis Obispo and Palmdale. 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 Palmdale at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Glendale Amtrak and take an average of 10h 41m. 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 Palmdale. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo station and arriving at Palmdale station via Glendale Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
San Luis Obispo to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palmdale Station.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Palmdale is 244.7 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Palmdale Station via Glendale Amtrak and Glendale in around 8h 11m.