Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA train from $26 (€22) with Amtrak

Cheap train tickets from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 12

Cheapest

$61

Average

$66

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

761 Pacific Surfliner

07:13AM5h26

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

12:39PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA

$611One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

777 Pacific Surfliner

03:13PM5h33

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

08:46PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA

$611One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

14 Coast Starlight

09:51AM5h01

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

02:52PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA

$631One-way

0 transfers

761 Pacific Surfliner

07:13AM5h42

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

12:55PMSan Luis Obispo, CA

$691One-way

1 transfer

765 Pacific Surfliner

09:13AM5h12

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

02:25PMSan Luis Obispo, CA

$731One-way

1 transfer

Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 12

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak 761 Pacific Surfliner	07:13AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h26	12:39PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 761 Pacific Surfliner	07:13AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h42	12:55PM San Luis Obispo, CA	1 transfer
Amtrak 765 Pacific Surfliner	09:13AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h12	02:25PM San Luis Obispo, CA	1 transfer
Amtrak 765 Pacific Surfliner	09:13AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h39	02:52PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA	1 transfer
Amtrak 765 Pacific Surfliner	09:13AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	4h57	02:10PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA	1 transfer
Amtrak 14 Coast Starlight	09:51AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h01	02:52PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 769 Pacific Surfliner	11:13AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h07	04:20PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA	1 transfer
Amtrak 769 Pacific Surfliner	11:13AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h22	04:35PM San Luis Obispo, CA	1 transfer
Amtrak 777 Pacific Surfliner	03:13PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h33	08:46PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 785 Pacific Surfliner	07:13PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h27	12:40AM San Luis Obispo, CA	1 transfer
Amtrak 785 Pacific Surfliner	07:13PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	5h12	12:25AM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?

The best time to book your train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.

Trains

from $54

Buses

from $56

Fastest train times from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 12

Fastest Journey

4 h 57 m

Average

5 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

260 km

Of the 11 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for San Luis Obispo, CA every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

765 Pacific Surfliner

09:13AM4h57

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

02:10PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA

$731One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

14 Coast Starlight

09:51AM5h01

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

02:52PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA

$631One-way

0 transfers

769 Pacific Surfliner

11:13AM5h07

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

04:20PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA

$731One-way

1 transfer

765 Pacific Surfliner

09:13AM5h12

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

02:25PMSan Luis Obispo, CA

$731One-way

1 transfer

785 Pacific Surfliner

07:13PM5h12

Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

12:25AMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA

$731One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Distance	161 miles (259 km)
Average train duration	5 h 1 min
Average train ticket price	$62 (€53)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA cover the 161 miles (259 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 1 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $56 (€48), but the average price of train tickets is $62 (€53).

Train providers: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA trains

Find the best trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $49 (€42). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to San Luis Obispo, CA from Los Angeles, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 5 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: $49
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA can start from as little as $56 (€48) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is $62 (€53); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to San Luis Obispo, CA from Los Angeles, CA is on average 5 h 1 min for the 161 mile (259 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Los Angeles, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA leaves at 2: 13 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA leaves at 10: 13 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Los Angeles, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 13 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to San Luis Obispo, CA from Los Angeles, CA including taking a train or bus.