CA → CA · about 264 miles
San Luis Obispo to San Diego train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. The fastest takes 8 hours 33 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:11 AM and the last at 4:17 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 8h 33m
- First train
- 6:11 AM
- Last train
- 4:17 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Luis Obispo and arrives at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:11 AM | 2:52 PM | 8h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 8:52 PM | 8h 37m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:17 PM | 12:50 AM +1 day | 8h 33m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Luis Obispo Where you get off in San Diego The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Luis Obispo
Where the train stops in San Diego
Return trip: San Diego to San Luis Obispo
Questions
How long is the train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 33 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 37 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?
The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:17 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Luis Obispo?
Trains to San Diego leave from San Luis Obispo (Amtrak).