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Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center
Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center presents changing art, history, and cultural exhibitions in downtown Anaheim, combining a modern gallery with a historic Carnegie building.
Cheapest price on Oct 24
$51
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$51
Fastest journey on Oct 24
6 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
6 h 37 m
Trains on Oct 24
1
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 1 trains from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct trains cover the 298 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 37 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest trains will take 6 h 37 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.


Trains from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 18:13. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€42) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 6:13 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA trains for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:11 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h37 | 7:48 PM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:11 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h37 | 8:48 PM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:12 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h36 | 5:48 AM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA trains use the San Luis Obispo Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station pair. Use this guide to compare San Luis Obispo, CA and Anaheim, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Luis Obispo Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Firestone Grill
Free.
Ticket office support is available at San Luis Obispo Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at San Luis Obispo Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Luis Obispo Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Luis Obispo Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Luis Obispo Station.
Nearby hotels include Apple Farm Inn, Hotel San Luis Obispo, Granada Hotel & Bistro.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center is 4 km from Anaheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: JT Schmid's Restaurant & Brewery, The Catch
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center: Ramps.
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