The cheapest and fastest trains from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 3 trains that leave Emeryville, CA for San Luis Obispo, CA on Thu, May 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 318 km distance in an average of 7 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 8 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:39 PM6h45Emeryville, CA11:24 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$711One-way0 transfers
4:05 PM8h25Emeryville, CA12:30 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$971One-way0 transfers
3:46 PM8h39Emeryville, CA12:25 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$991One-way0 transfers
4:39 PM6h45Emeryville, CA11:24 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$711One-way0 transfers
4:05 PM8h25Emeryville, CA12:30 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$971One-way0 transfers
3:46 PM8h39Emeryville, CA12:25 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA$991One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $430 Average price | $86 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $86 (€68).
A train is $352 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $430 (€343).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€62) compared to roughly $48 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.23 (€-24.08). The journey takes 6h 42m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:39 PM Emeryville, CA | 6h45 | 11:24 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
![]() | 3:46 PM Emeryville, CA | 8h39 | 12:25 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Emeryville, CA | 8h25 | 12:30 AM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Trains from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 15:05. The fastest train covers the 197 miles (318 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 197 miles (318 km) |
Average train duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 45m |
First train 6:11 AM |
Last train 3:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Emeryville, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Luis Obispo, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Emeryville, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Townhouse Bar & Grill
- Honor Kitchen & Cocktails
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
- Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
- Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: AC Transit lines available
- Shuttle: Emery Go-Round
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Novo Restaurant & Lounge
- Firestone Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $1
- Apple Farm Inn
- Hotel San Luis Obispo
- Granada Hotel & Bistro
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single platform with a waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: SLO Transit Route 1A, 1B, 3, 4, 5
- RTA Route 9
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