The cheapest and fastest trains from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
Of the 3 trains that leave Fullerton, CA for San Luis Obispo, CA on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 296 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 2 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 28 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €171.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price | €271 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:18 AM Fullerton, CA | 6h21 | 12:39 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Fullerton, CA | 6h02 | 2:52 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:18 PM Fullerton, CA | 6h28 | 8:46 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 21m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 18:21 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Fullerton, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA from $29 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with entrances on Santa Fe Avenue and Pomona Avenue.
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Heroes Bar & Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Fullerton Marriott at California State University
- The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim
- Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1 & 2 for Metrolink
- Hall 3: access to platform 3 for Amtrak
- Bus: OCTA routes 26, 43, 47, 143, 543
- Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
- 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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