How much is the train ticket from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to San Luis Obispo start at $54. The average price for this train route is around $81. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?

The average train trip from San Jose to San Luis Obispo takes 4h 58m and covers 255 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 58m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Jose to San Luis Obispo route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?

The earliest train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo departs at 10:26am. The latest train departs at 10:26am.

Train San Jose to San Luis Obispo from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 24m	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 24m	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 59m	7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 59m	7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 59m	7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 59m	7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 49m	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 59m	7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 24m	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 24m	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Luis Obispo on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 24m	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	8h 24m	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	4h 58m	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:04 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to San Luis Obispo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $191	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$54 - $117	Average Duration4h 58m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in San Jose, US and San Luis Obispo?

San Jose, US

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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San Luis Obispo

A
AMTRAK Station
1730 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,628 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5628 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $54

Amtrak San Jose San Luis Obispo recent customer reviews

On time (arrived in San Luis within 30 seconds of schedule). Comfortable

Nick F.

August 21, 2023

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to San Luis Obispo start at $54. The average price for this train route is around $81. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?
The average train trip from San Jose to San Luis Obispo takes 4h 58m and covers 255 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to San Luis Obispo route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo departs at 10:26am. The latest train departs at 10:26am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-04

$98

12-05

$98

Today

$88

12-07

$88

12-08

$50

12-09

$56

12-10

$88

12-11

$88

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $287 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-12-08.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3h 55m	Avg Price$89	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time4h 58m	Avg Price$81	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between San Jose, US and San Luis Obispo is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $81 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $54. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Luis Obispo, choose the train, as it will take you from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo in about 3h 55m —that's the fastest way to get there!