The average train between San Luis Obispo and Riverside takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from San Luis Obispo to Riverside. 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 Riverside. 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 Riverside at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 10h 16m. 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 Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown station via Los Angeles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
San Luis Obispo to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
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The distance between San Luis Obispo and Riverside is 333.2 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 8h 12m.
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