Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from San Luis Obispo to Pomona. The train trip from San Luis Obispo to Pomona is usually about 10 hours and 28 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 4 minutes.
Distance | 186 mi (299 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 4m |
Lowest price | HRK 393.05 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Pomona?
The average price for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Pomona is HRK 482.90, By booking your trip at least 7 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay HRK 42.74 more.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from San Luis Obispo to Pomona?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects San Luis Obispo to Pomona. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 4 | 10h 29m | HRK 512.37 |
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 4 Amtrak trains from San Luis Obispo to Pomona every day, as well as 5 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from HRK 393.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Pomona is approximately 186 miles, or 299 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 28 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 4 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Luis Obispo to Pomona. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday 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 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 4 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.
City Information
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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in San Luis Obispo?
Main departure station: 1011 Railroad Ave
There are two stations in San Luis Obispo where you can board the train to Pomona.
All train stations in San Luis Obispo:
1011 Railroad Ave
1 Grand Avenue, Building 113
Where is the train station in Pomona?
Main arrival station: 100 W Commercial St
Pomona has one train station.
All train stations in Pomona:
100 W Commercial St
Get around town with Moovit
Plan your next adventure
More trains from San Luis Obispo
- San Luis Obispo to Berkeley Train
HRK 429+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to Chico
HRK 545+
- San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Train
HRK 316+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta
HRK 281+
- San Luis Obispo to Irvine Train
HRK 337+
- San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles Train
HRK 305+
- San Luis Obispo to Martinez Train
HRK 395+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to Monterey
HRK 411+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to Oakland
HRK 318+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to Palm Springs
HRK 475+
- San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles
HRK 133+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to Richmond
HRK 456+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to Riverside
HRK 524+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego
HRK 428+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco
HRK 537+
- San Luis Obispo to San Jose Train
HRK 368+
- Train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Ana
HRK 323+
- San Luis Obispo to Ventura Train
HRK 267+
Continue by train from Pomona
- Train from Carlsbad to Los Angeles
HRK 308+
- Carlsbad to San Diego Train
HRK 82+
- Train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbara
HRK 180+
- Train from Irvine to San Diego
HRK 186+
- Livermore to Sacramento Train
HRK 87+
- Los Angeles to Las Vegas
HRK 733+
- Los Angeles to Seattle Train
HRK 979+
- Mojave to Las Vegas Train
HRK 449+
- Train from Needles to Los Angeles
HRK 349+
- Train from Pleasanton to Los Angeles
HRK 381+
- Richmond to Washington D.C.
HRK 2,815+
- Train from San Jose to San Francisco
HRK 180+
- Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Train
HRK 181+
Check out these popular routes
- Vancouver to Toronto Train
HRK 3,692+
- Train from Toronto to Ottawa
HRK 535+
- Train from Toronto to Niagara Falls
HRK 309+
- Los Angeles to Seattle Train
HRK 979+
- Chicago to New York Train
HRK 1,101+
- Train from Boston to Philadelphia
HRK 1,063+
- Train from Baltimore to Washington D.C.
HRK 66+
- Train from Detroit to Chicago
HRK 425+
- New York to Toronto Train
HRK 998+
- New York to Chicago Train
HRK 1,243+
- New York to Rensselaer Train
HRK 350+
- Albany to New York
HRK 4,271+
- Philadelphia to Boston Train
HRK 1,041+
- Seattle to Portland Train
HRK 2,143+
- Train from Seattle to Leavenworth
HRK 404+
- Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
HRK 155+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Train Tickets
- United States
- California
- Pomona
- San Luis Obispo to Pomona