Trains tickets from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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Today25 Dec
from US$54
Tomorrow26 Dec
from US$54
Fri27 Dec
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Sat28 Dec
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Sun29 Dec
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Mon30 Dec
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Tue31 Dec
from US$49
Wed1 Jan
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 26 December at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 26 December at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 26 December at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 26 December at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 26 December at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Train San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$58
Average train trip duration5h 34m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure06:11
Distance151 miles
Latest train departure16:12

San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Los Angeles

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles cost?

    The average train ticket price from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles is US$58. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    A train trip between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles is around 5h 34m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 32m. This is the time it takes to travel the 158 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles?

    The number of trains from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    When taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
23/12
US$54
24/12
US$54
Today
US$54
26/12
US$54
27/12
US$54
28/12
US$54
29/12
US$54
30/12
US$54
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles was searched and found on 23 Dec 2024 with a price of US$54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$54 to US$256 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$54, which is on 2024-12-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Los Angeles.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

%{brand}s logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$58 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$40. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Los Angeles, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles in about 5h 34m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo

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