CA → CA · about 264 miles
San Diego to San Luis Obispo train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. The fastest takes 8 hours 36 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:01 AM and the last at 12:01 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 8h 36m
- First train
- 6:01 AM
- Last train
- 12:01 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Diego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:01 AM | 2:37 PM | 8h 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:01 PM | 8:52 PM | 8h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Diego Where you get off in San Luis Obispo The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Diego
Where the train stops in San Luis Obispo
Return trip: San Luis Obispo to San Diego
Questions
How long is the train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 36 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM (Daily) and the last at 12:01 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Diego to San Luis Obispo?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Diego?
Trains to San Luis Obispo leave from San Diego Amtrak station.