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

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train San Luis Obispo to San Francisco: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$108
Average train trip duration7h 40m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:05pm
Distance199 miles (320 km)

San Luis Obispo to San Francisco Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $106

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 San Francisco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $106 to $271 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $106 which is on 2025-04-25.

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 San Luis Obispo to San Francisco 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco 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 Luis Obispo and San Francisco 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.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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.

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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