The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
6 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, CA to 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 Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for San Luis Obispo, CA on Sun, Jun 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 6 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 33 m .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest trains will take 6 h 33 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.
3:04 PM6h33Santa Ana, CA9:37 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$501One-way0 transfers
3:04 PM6h33Santa Ana, CA9:37 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 35m Average total duration 16h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 5m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.88 (€-5.67). The journey takes 6h 29m versus 3h 58m 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
Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:04 PM Santa Ana, CA | 6h33 | 9:37 PM San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€42) but you can travel from only $45 (€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 191 miles (308 km) distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 191 miles (308 km) |
Average train duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€42) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 6:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA from $45 (€37). 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 Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to 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, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Ana, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line
- 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
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