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Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo. The fastest takes 3 hours 7 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:37 AM and the last at 5:33 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 3h 07m
- First train
- 7:37 AM
- Last train
- 5:33 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Carpinteria Amtrak and arrives at San Luis Obispo. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:37 AM | 10:53 AM | 3h 16m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:30 AM | 2:37 PM | 3h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:33 PM | 8:52 PM | 3h 19m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Carpinteria Where you get off in San Luis Obispo The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Carpinteria
- Carpinteria Amtrak Map of Carpinteria Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in San Luis Obispo
Return trip: San Luis Obispo to Carpinteria
Questions
How long is the train from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 7 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 16 minutes.
What time is the first train from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:33 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Carpinteria to San Luis Obispo?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Carpinteria?
Trains to San Luis Obispo leave from Carpinteria Amtrak.