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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Irvine Station | AMTRAK Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Irvine Station | AMTRAK Station | Fastest | |||||
| Irvine Station | Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex | No tags | |||||
| Irvine Station | Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex | No tags | |||||
| Irvine Station | Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to San Luis Obispo
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 7 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5599 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 $51
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo by train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $48To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $48 to $309 for a train ticket from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-23.
What's the cheapest way to go from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Irvine, US and San Luis Obispo 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 $51. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Luis Obispo, choose the train, as it will take you from Irvine, US to San Luis Obispo in about 7h 3m - that's the fastest way to get there!
