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Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo bus & train schedule
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run 42 direct buses and trains a week from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo. The fastest takes 4 hours; the first departure leaves at 5:13 AM and the last at 3:13 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 4h 00m
- First departure
- 5:13 AM
- Last departure
- 3:13 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:13 AM | 10:53 AM | 5h 40m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:50 AM | 1:05 PM | 5h 15m | Mon–Fri | Los Angeles (Union Station) to San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 8:00 AM | 1:15 PM | 5h 15m | Sat & Sun | Los Angeles (Union Station) to San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 4h 00m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Avenue | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:13 AM | 2:37 PM | 5h 24m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:51 AM | 2:52 PM | 5h 01m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:00 PM | 4:45 PM | 4h 45m | Mon, Fri | Los Angeles (Union Station) to San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:20 PM | 5:05 PM | 4h 45m | Sat & Sun | Los Angeles (Union Station) to San Luis Obispo (Amtrak) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 3:13 PM | 8:52 PM | 5h 39m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in San Luis Obispo The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Los Angeles
Where buses and trains stop in San Luis Obispo
Return trip: San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours; the typical trip is 5 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:13 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo?
American Star Tours, Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Los Angeles?
Buses and trains to San Luis Obispo leave from Los Angeles (Union Station) and Los Angeles (Americanstar).