CA → CA · about 210 miles
San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo. The fastest takes 7 hours; the first train leaves at 7:37 AM and the last at 1:37 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 7h 00m
- First train
- 7:37 AM
- Last train
- 1:37 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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 | 2:37 PM | 7h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:37 PM | 8:52 PM | 7h 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Juan Capistrano Where you get off in San Luis Obispo The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Juan Capistrano
- San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station Map of San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in San Luis Obispo
Return trip: San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano
Questions
How long is the train from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours.
What time is the first train from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:37 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Juan Capistrano?
Trains to San Luis Obispo leave from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.