CA → CA · about 250 miles
San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach. The fastest takes 8 hours 2 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 02m
- First train
- 6:11 AM
- Last train
- 4:17 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Luis Obispo and arrives at Solana Beach Amtrak Station. 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 | 2:22 PM | 8h 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 8:22 PM | 8h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:17 PM | 12:19 AM +1 day | 8h 02m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Luis Obispo Where you get off in Solana Beach The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Luis Obispo
Where the train stops in Solana Beach
- Solana Beach Amtrak Station Map of Solana Beach Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Solana Beach to San Luis Obispo
Questions
How long is the train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 2 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 7 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach?
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 Solana Beach?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Luis Obispo?
Trains to Solana Beach leave from San Luis Obispo (Amtrak).