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How to get to San Luis Obispo by train
- Routes
- 43
- Trips per day
- 212
- train lines
- 3
- Stations
- 2
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About San Luis Obispo
San Luis is a remarkable city known for accommodating travellers with different intents—those looking for nightlife, a laid-back experience, or a healthy mix of both. It is also known for its outstanding farmers' market with some of the best fruits and veggies in all of California. The historic Spanish Mission, art galleries, museums, wine, craft beer tasting room, and great restaurants can provide any type of fun you're looking for in the Sunshine State.
Want a truly unique experience? Swing by Bubblegum Alley, with walls lined with chewed bubblegum. Leave some yourself to make your mark! Or, for more traditional art, visit the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, with galleries displaying work by contemporary California artists.
SLO has two major coach and train stations in San Luis—1011 Railroad Ave and Grand Avenue, Building 113. FlixBus and Amtrak Thruway coaches both service the town for coach transport, and Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight provide train options. There is also a county airport that lets you fly in from wherever you are in the world and is located just two miles from the main city.
Station Information
Popular train stations in San Luis Obispo:
- 1011 Railroad Ave
- 1 Grand Avenue, Building 113
What train companies travel to San Luis Obispo, CA?
Located in California, San Luis Obispo is accessible by train from 43 other cities. You can choose from 212 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to San Luis Obispo on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to San Luis Obispo are also available.
Train companies serving San Luis Obispo
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 112 | 6 hrs, 21 mins | £57.92 |
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 23 | 5 hrs, 14 mins | £33.25 |
| Amtrak Coast Starlight | 23 | 6 hrs, 26 mins | £55 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railway stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard toilets, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards.
The Coast Starlight is an Amtrak train that travels the entire length of the West Coast, connecting Los Angeles to Seattle. The route starts hugging the California coastline, treating passengers to swoon-worthy views of the Pacific, before continuing into the verdant forests of the Cascade Mountains. The Coast Starlight indisputably earns its spot among the most scenic Amtrak train routes. Seating options include Coach or Business Class and roomettes or bedrooms for extra space.
Which train carrier has the best service to San Luis Obispo?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to San Luis Obispo by train with Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, giving it a 4.9 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Coast Starlight had the most comfortable train service to San Luis Obispo, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Coast Starlight at 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in San Luis Obispo punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak Coast Starlight has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to San Luis Obispo, rating it 4.8 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
£2.25 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to San Luis Obispo, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to San Luis Obispo. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to San Luis Obispo was £2.25.
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The most popular train stations in San Luis Obispo are 1011 Railroad Ave and 1 Grand Avenue, Building 113. 1011 Railroad Ave is the busiest, with the most train arrivals.
The closest airport to San Luis Obispo is San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), located 3.4 miles from the city centre of San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo ranks number 14 among the most popular train destinations in California. San Luis Obispo ranks number 68 among train destinations in the country. San Luis Obispo ranks number 7 in California by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 80 direct train schedules arriving in San Luis Obispo each day.
The population of San Luis Obispo is 47,339. It ranks number 49 by population in California. It ranks number 204 by population in the country.
A short train trip to San Luis Obispo, under 60 miles, can cost as little as £2.25. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to San Luis Obispo starts at £14.25. A longer trip by train to San Luis Obispo can be as cheap as £22.50. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as £60.01.
People who take the train to San Luis Obispo are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to San Luis Obispo easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city centre of San Luis Obispo is 1011 Railroad Ave, located just 0.5 miles away. Select 1011 Railroad Ave as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of San Luis Obispo. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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