Trains tickets from Oakland, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

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TodayDec 26
TomorrowDec 27
from $75
SatDec 28
from $75
SunDec 29
from $75
MonDec 30
from $75
TueDec 31
from $64
WedJan 1
ThuJan 2
from $75

Next departures to San Luis Obispo

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: December 27 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: December 27 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: December 27 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: December 27 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 27 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: December 27 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: AMTRAK Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 27 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: December 27 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: AMTRAK Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 27 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: December 27 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Train Oakland to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$54
Average train trip duration6h 15m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:39am
Distance199 miles (320 km)
Latest train departure9:09am

Oakland to San Luis Obispo Trains

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/24
$51
12/25
$40
Today
$75
12/27
$75
12/28
$75
12/29
$75
12/30
$75
12/31
$64
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Dec 25, 2024 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $318 for a train ticket from Oakland to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2024-12-31.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Oakland to San Luis Obispo is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Luis Obispo, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Oakland and San Luis Obispo, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from San Luis Obispo to Oakland

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