Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Jose, CA for San Luis Obispo, CA on Sun, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
On Sun, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 4 h 58 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 14m.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€82 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
5h 28m Average duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:26 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 4h58 | 10:24 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. |
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Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 15:20 |
For as little as $42 (€34) you can travel by train to San Luis Obispo, CA from San Jose, CA with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between San Jose, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.
San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA train information with Amtrak:
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