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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: San Luis ObispoDestination location: AMTRAK StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: San Luis ObispoDestination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: San Luis ObispoDestination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining ComplexOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: San Luis ObispoDestination location: AMTRAK StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Train San Jose to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview
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Based on 5072 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $46.00
Amtrak San Jose San Luis Obispo recent customer reviews
On time (arrived in San Luis within 30 seconds of schedule). Comfortable
Nick F.
San Jose to San Luis Obispo Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $43To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $43 to $200 for a train ticket from San Jose to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-04-25.
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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 Jose and San Luis Obispo is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Luis Obispo.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Luis Obispo you take, 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Jose 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.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Jose to San Luis Obispo.
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.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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.
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