4.0
Pros: I was nit happy with the bus ride from San Louis Obispo to San Jose, but from San Jose to Fairfield train was wonderful. Very spacious and comfortable. Cons: Hope for a train from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Tips: My husband went with me.
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You can pick from 3 daily train trips between San Luis Obispo and Fairfield. The average train journey from San Luis Obispo to Fairfield takes 7 hours and 43 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 6 hours and 57 minutes.
Distance | 219 mi (352 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 57m |
Lowest price | RON 191.44 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from San Luis Obispo to Fairfield
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: I was nit happy with the bus ride from San Louis Obispo to San Jose, but from San Jose to Fairfield train was wonderful. Very spacious and comfortable. Cons: Hope for a train from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Tips: My husband went with me.
Over the past month, a train ticket between San Luis Obispo and Fairfield cost RON 347.06, on average. Booking your trip at least 20 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around RON 21.99 more.
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects San Luis Obispo to Fairfield. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 3 | 7h 44m | RON 360.00 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad 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 restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 3 Amtrak trains from San Luis Obispo to Fairfield every day, as well as 12 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from RON 191.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Fairfield is approximately 219 miles, or 352 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 43 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 57 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Luis Obispo to Fairfield. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs San Luis Obispo at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Fairfield to San Luis Obispo.
San Luis is a remarkable city known for accommodating travelers 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 bus and train stations in San Luis - 1011 Railroad Ave and Grand Avenue, Building 113. FlixBus and Amtrak Thruway buses both service the town for bus 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.
There are two stations in San Luis Obispo where you can board the train to Fairfield.
1 Grand Avenue, Building 113
1011 Railroad Ave
Fairfield has one train station.
4921 Vanden Road
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