Trains tickets from San Diego (CA), US to San Luis Obispo

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Train San Diego to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$65
Average train trip duration8h 36m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure4:01am
Distance263 miles (424 km)
Latest train departure12:10pm

San Diego to San Luis Obispo Train

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $259 for a train ticket from San Diego to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-04-25.

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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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Diego and San Luis Obispo compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Diego and San Luis Obispo is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $65 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $65. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Luis Obispo, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego to San Luis Obispo in about 8h 36m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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