The cheapest and fastest trains from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
Cheapest price on Aug 30
kr447
Average ticket price on Aug 30
kr589
Fastest journey on Aug 30
8 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
9 h
Trains on Aug 30
8
Distance
429 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, 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 Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA will cost around kr589 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr447.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 8 trains from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 429 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 47 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 9 h 17 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.
774 Pacific Surfliner6:11 AM8h56San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA3:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr4471One-way0 transfers
786 Pacific Surfliner12:15 PM8h52San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA9:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr4471One-way0 transfers
794 Pacific Surfliner4:17 PM8h47San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA1:04 AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr4471One-way0 transfers
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner4:00 AM9h07San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA1:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr5641One-way1 transfer
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner1:30 PM9h37San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA11:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr5641One-way1 transfer
794 Pacific Surfliner4:17 PM8h47San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA1:04 AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr4471One-way0 transfers
786 Pacific Surfliner12:15 PM8h52San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA9:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr4471One-way0 transfers
774 Pacific Surfliner6:11 AM8h56San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA3:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr4471One-way0 transfers
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner4:00 AM9h07San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA1:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr5641One-way1 transfer
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner9:50 AM9h17San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA7:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CAkr5641One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr566 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr566, while a flight costs an average of kr4886.
Distance: 266 miles (429 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr566 Average price Cheapest | kr4886 Average price | kr576 Average price | kr455 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA:
A train is kr10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA costing on average kr576.
A train is kr4320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA costing on average kr4886.
Other travel options to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Tickets start at around kr566 compared to roughly kr455 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-111.15. The journey takes 8h 43m versus 5h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
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 Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 9:50 AM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 9h17 | 7:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 12:15 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 8h52 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 1:30 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 9h37 | 11:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight · 5818 AMTRAK | 3:37 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 13h58 | 5:35 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 3:37 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 9h27 | 1:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 4:17 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 8h47 | 1:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 4:00 AM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 9h07 | 1:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 6:11 AM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 8h56 | 3:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
Trains from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr442 but you can travel from only kr255 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:11, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 266 miles (429 km) distance in 8h 28m.
Distance 266 miles (429 km) |
Average train duration 8h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price kr442 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8h 28m |
First train 1:11 PM |
Last train 11:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA and Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA from kr255. 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 Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, 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 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
Most San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA trains use the San Luis Obispo Station to Santa Fe Depot station pair. Use this guide to compare San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA and Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to San Luis Obispo Station from San Luis Obispo city centre
San Luis Obispo Station 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 and drink
Food options include: Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Firestone Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Luis Obispo Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at San Luis Obispo Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Luis Obispo Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at San Luis Obispo Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Luis Obispo Station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Apple Farm Inn, Hotel San Luis Obispo, Granada Hotel & Bistro.
Getting to Santa Fe Depot from San Diego city centre
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot train station facilities and services
Santa Fe Depot 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 and drink
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.


