The average train between San Luis Obispo and South Pasadena takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from San Luis Obispo to South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 53m • 1 change

6h 2m • 1 change

6h 12m • 1 change

5h 52m • 1 change

5h 53m • 1 change

6h 2m • 1 change

6h 12m • 1 change

5h 52m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to South Pasadena. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo station and arriving at South Pasadena station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
San Luis Obispo to South Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to South Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and South Pasadena is 263.5 km. The road distance is 368 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.