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

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to San Luis Obispo start at $177. The average price for this train route is around $256. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train trip from Seattle to San Luis Obispo takes 1d 5h and covers 1378 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle 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 Seattle to San Luis Obispo?

The earliest train from Seattle to San Luis Obispo departs at 9:55am. The latest train departs at 9:55am.

Train Seattle to San Luis Obispo from $169 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Seattle to San Luis Obispo on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Luis Obispo on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Luis Obispo on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 8h	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 8h	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Luis Obispo on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 8h	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 8h	6:50pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Luis Obispo on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 6h	4:00pm	AMTRAK Station	Cheapest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	Fastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Luis Obispo on December 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Luis Obispo on December 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:24pm	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 5h	3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:30 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to San Luis Obispo

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just $177, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

1378 kmDistance

125kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$320 - $499	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$177 - $1,124	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 125kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5621 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 $177

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle 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 Seattle to San Luis Obispo?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to San Luis Obispo start at $177. The average price for this train route is around $256. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Seattle to San Luis Obispo?
The average train trip from Seattle to San Luis Obispo takes 1d 5h and covers 1378 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle 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 Seattle to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest train from Seattle to San Luis Obispo departs at 9:55am. The latest train departs at 9:55am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-30

$951

12-01

$951

Today

$274

12-03

$214

12-04

$214

12-05

$214

12-06

$214

12-07

$257

The cheapest trip from Seattle to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $214

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

You can expect to pay from $214 to $1,085 for a train ticket from Seattle to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $214 which is on 2025-12-03.

What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle 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 time1d 17h	Avg Price$326	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 5h	Avg Price$256	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Seattle 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 $256 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $177. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Luis Obispo, choose the train, as it will take you from Seattle to San Luis Obispo in about 1d 5h —that's the fastest way to get there!