CA → CA · about 198 miles
Irvine to San Luis Obispo train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Irvine to San Luis Obispo. The fastest takes 6 hours 45 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:52 AM and the last at 1:52 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 6h 45m
- First train
- 7:52 AM
- Last train
- 1:52 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Irvine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:52 AM | 2:37 PM | 6h 45m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:52 PM | 8:52 PM | 7h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Irvine Where you get off in San Luis Obispo The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Irvine
Where the train stops in San Luis Obispo
Return trip: San Luis Obispo to Irvine
Questions
How long is the train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:52 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Irvine to San Luis Obispo?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Irvine?
Trains to San Luis Obispo leave from Irvine Amtrak station.