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

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara.

Average Price$76 - $78Average Duration8h 15m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$49 - $70Average Duration6h 48m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 6 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
6h 48mAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$49
Average train trip duration6h 48m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure3:37pm
Distance191 miles (307 km)
Latest train departure4:12pm

San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara Train

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

Best price found
04/26
$46
04/27
$46
Today
$46
04/29
$43
04/30
$46
05/01
$46
05/02
$44
05/03
$45
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $43

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 Santa Clara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $217 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

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 Luis Obispo and Santa Clara is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santa Clara.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Clara, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

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.

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.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $49 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $49. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Clara, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara in about 6h 48m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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