There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
9h 5m$106–180Drive 282.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordovacar 282.7 mi
5h 9m$52–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
9h 34m$105–216Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBP - SMF
6h 51m$206–608Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
6h 35m$251–557Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
6h 58m$198–470
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Mather Field/Mills Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Rancho Cordova is 336 miles. The road distance is 284.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 5m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $650 and takes 6h 51m.
San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Rancho Cordova.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Rancho Cordova, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 44m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–160
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 341+ hotels available in Rancho Cordova.








