The average train between South Pasadena and San Luis Obispo takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from South Pasadena 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 3 times a day between South Pasadena and San Luis Obispo. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from South Pasadena is at 2:50 PM which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 18m • 1 change

5h 53m • 1 change

5h 28m • 1 change

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5h 53m • 1 change

5h 28m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena station and arriving at San Luis Obispo station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
South Pasadena to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
South Pasadena to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
The distance between South Pasadena and San Luis Obispo is 263.5 km. The road distance is 368 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m.