Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
5 h 32 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 3 trains that leave San Luis Obispo, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Sun, Jul 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 32 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 5 h 34 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 Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€50 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:35 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h13 | 11:48 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:20 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h24 | 2:44 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:35 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h09 | 2:44 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:37 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h34 | 4:11 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€38) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 32m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 19:59 |
You can travel by train to Los Angeles, CA from San Luis Obispo, CA with Amtrak for as low as $46 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.
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