San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA Train
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San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train
The journey from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train is 198.19 mi and takes 7 hr 18 min. There are 18 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:25 AM and the last at 11:10 PM. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train for as little as $46.18 or as much as $47.24. The best price for this journey is $46.18.
| Lowest Price | $46.18 |
| Journey Duration | 7 hr 18 min |
| Connection per Day | Amtrak 18 |
| Lowest Price | Amtrak $46.18 |
| Highest Price | Amtrak $47.24 |
| First Departure | Amtrak 12:25 AM |
| Last Departure | Amtrak 11:10 PM |
| Distance | Amtrak 198.19 mi |
| Departure | Amtrak San Francisco, CA |
| Arrival | Amtrak San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Carriers | Amtrak Amtrak |
San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA Train Times
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The cheapest San Francisco, CA - San Luis Obispo, CA train tickets can be found for as low as $79.38 if you’re lucky, or $96.94 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $116.73.
Find the best day to travel to San Luis Obispo, CA by train
When travelling to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
22.33kg
Bus
23.92kg
Flight
63.79kg
Car
51.03kg
What are the CO2 emissions from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA are 22.33kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA? By taking the train between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA you will save 41.46kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.59kg compared to a bus and 28.7kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
A train ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is $46.81. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $46.18.
What's the cheapest train ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is $46.18. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA by train?
San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is 198.19 mi.
How long does the train between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA take?
San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is on average 7 hr 18 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hr 45 min.
How many train connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA has 18 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA leave?
The earliest train from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA departs at 12:25 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA depart?
The latest train from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA departs at 11:10 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $46.18 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
There are on average 6 direct connection(s) from San Francisco, CA to go to San Luis Obispo, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train?
The fastest journey time by train between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA is 4 hr 45 min.
Is there a direct train from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, there is a direct train between San Francisco, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train?
The train journey from San Francisco, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA creates 22.33kg of CO2 emissions.