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How to get fromSan Clemente to San Luis Obispoby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 17m
    $90–190

  2. Drive 246.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to San Luis Obispocar car 246.7 mi
    4h 31m
    $45–65

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    5h 3m
    $190–391

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5h 43m
    $248–497

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    7h 19m
    $210–311

San Clemente to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 17m.

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