The average train between San Luis Obispo and San Diego takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. 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 San Diego. 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 San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo station and arriving at San Diego station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 52m.
San Luis Obispo to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
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The distance between San Luis Obispo and San Diego is 430.6 km. The road distance is 560 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 8h 55m.