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Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
Of the 2 trains that leave San Luis Obispo, CA for Irvine, CA on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 316 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 7 h 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 Irvine, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €37 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 18:04. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (316 km) distance in 6h 39m.
Distance 196 miles (316 km) |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 39m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 6:04 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for San Luis Obispo, CA to Irvine, CA trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. 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 | 7h00 | 8:11 PM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:12 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h59 | 6:11 AM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:17 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h54 | 6:11 AM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Orange County’s leading contemporary art museum, presenting rotating exhibitions and acclaimed modern artists near UC Irvine.
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Major civic park with trails, sports areas, art spaces, and the iconic balloon, popular with both visitors and locals.
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Highly regarded Taiwanese bakery café famous for sea salt coffee, breads, and desserts. Casual, busy, and representative of Irvine’s café culture.
Irvine is pricier than many US cities, with higher hotel and dining costs. Transit is limited, so visitors often need taxis or rental cars, raising daily spend.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis and rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Luis Obispo, CA to Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Luis Obispo, CA to Irvine, CA trains use the San Luis Obispo Station to Irvine Station station pair. Use this guide to compare San Luis Obispo, CA and Irvine, 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.
San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Ticket Office is 1 km from San Luis Obispo city centre. Public transport options include:
San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Ticket Office has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi is available at the station. ATMs are available at San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Ticket Office.
Available at San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Ticket Office: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Ticket Office: Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Irvine Station is 8 km from Irvine city centre. Public transport options include:
Irvine Station 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: Del Frisco's Grille, The Cheesecake Factory
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Irvine Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Irvine Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Irvine Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Irvine Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Irvine Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Marriott Irvine Spectrum, Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum, DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum.
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