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

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TodayApr 25
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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 Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train San Luis Obispo to San Jose: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$51
Average train trip duration4h 41m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:05pm
Distance158 miles (254 km)

San Luis Obispo to San Jose Train

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

Best price found
04/23
$48
04/24
$43
Today
$68
04/26
No data
04/27
$32
04/28
$43
04/29
$38
04/30
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $32

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 Jose, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $212 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-04-27.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Jose, 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.

By choosing the train between San Luis Obispo and San Jose, 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 San Luis Obispo to San Jose while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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.

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.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and San Jose is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $51 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $35. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Jose, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to San Jose in about 4h 10m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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