CA → CA · about 216 miles

San Luis Obispo to San Clemente train schedule

Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente. The fastest takes 7 hours 22 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:11 AM and the last at 12:15 PM.

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Trains a week
14
Fastest trip
7h 22m
First train
6:11 AM
Last train
12:15 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from San Luis Obispo and arrives at San Clemente Pier Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Clemente, CA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
6:11 AM1:37 PM7h 26mDailyAmtrak
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12:15 PM7:37 PM7h 22mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in San Luis Obispo Where you get off in San Clemente The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in San Luis Obispo

Where the train stops in San Clemente

Return trip: San Clemente to San Luis Obispo

Questions

How long is the train from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente?

The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 22 minutes.

What time is the first train from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente?

The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM (Daily) and the last at 12:15 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in San Luis Obispo?

Trains to San Clemente leave from San Luis Obispo (Amtrak).