The cheapest and fastest trains from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 53 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, 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 Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 7 trains that leave San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA for San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA on Sun, May 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 338 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 41 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 7 h 15 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.
765 Pacific Surfliner7:37 AM7h00San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA2:37 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$571One-way0 transfers
777 Pacific Surfliner1:37 PM7h15San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA8:52 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$571One-way0 transfers
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK5:34 AM6h41San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA12:15 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$821One-way1 transfer
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK5:37 PM6h48San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA12:25 AMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$821One-way1 transfer
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK9:37 AM6h43San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA4:20 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$821One-way1 transfer
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK5:34 AM6h41San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA12:15 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$821One-way1 transfer
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK9:37 AM6h43San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA4:20 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$821One-way1 transfer
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK5:37 PM6h48San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA12:25 AMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$821One-way1 transfer
765 Pacific Surfliner7:37 AM7h00San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA2:37 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$571One-way0 transfers
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight7:37 AM7h15San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA2:52 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$1241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $277.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $323 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA:
A train is $267 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $323 (€260).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
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Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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777 Pacific Surfliner | 1:37 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 7h15 | 8:52 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK | 5:37 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 6h48 | 12:25 AM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK | 5:34 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 6h41 | 12:15 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight | 7:37 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 7h15 | 2:52 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 7:37 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 7h00 | 2:37 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight | 7:37 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 7h15 | 2:52 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 transfer | |
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK | 9:37 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 6h43 | 4:20 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
Trains from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:37, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 210 miles (338 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 210 miles (338 km) |
Average train duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 0m |
First train 2:37 PM |
Last train 10:34 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Amtrak from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA and San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA from $56 (€45). 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 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, 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 Station, San Luis Obispo, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with both short-term and long-term options.
- Cedar Creek Inn
- El Adobe de Capistrano
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Best Western Capistrano Inn
- Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection
- Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
- Located in the main waiting area
- Located in the main waiting area
- Free
- The station consists of a single platform serving both Amtrak and Metrolink trains.
- Metrolink: Orange County Line
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- Bus: OCTA routes available
- 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
