How much is the train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles start from $40. The average price for this train route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

The average train ride duration from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles is 5h 32m, covering a distance of 161 miles (260 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 32m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

The earliest train departs from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles at 6:11am. And the latest train departs at 4:20pm.

Train San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	4:20pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	9:52pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	4:20pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:11am	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:37pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 34m	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	AMTRAK Station	5h 32m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

161 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $104	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $93	Average Duration5h 32m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles, US?

San Luis Obispo

A
AMTRAK Station
1730 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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Los Angeles, US

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 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 $40

Amtrak San Luis Obispo Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Overall, everything worked. I ordered a bus ticket, the bus was on time, I got where I had to be. BUT...the bus was old, the seats were dirty and very uncomfortable and the ride was very rough. It felt like the bus had no shock absorbers of any kind. By now, I would have thought bus suspension technology existed to make for a comfortable bus ride. Maybe it does exist, but Amtrak won't upgrade their bus fleet.

David D.

April 14, 2025

The bus was delayed

Aryan B.

October 15, 2022

great experience

James K.

September 15, 2022

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles start from $40. The average price for this train route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?
The average train ride duration from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles is 5h 32m, covering a distance of 161 miles (260 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?
The earliest train departs from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles at 6:11am. And the latest train departs at 4:20pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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$54

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$54

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$54

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$54

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$54

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$54

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$54

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$54

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $54

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $274 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-12-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 55m	Avg Price$70	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 32m	Avg Price$58	Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $58 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $40. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Los Angeles, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, US in about 4h 55m - that's the fastest way to get there!