- Distance: 118.5 mi
- Duration: 2h 50m
The average train between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo. 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 Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 5:48 PM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 8:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
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The distance between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo is 129.9 km. The road distance is 191 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
