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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | San Juan Capistrano, CA | AMTRAK Station | Cheapest | |||||
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| San Juan Capistrano, CA | Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex | No tags | |||||
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex | No tags | |||||
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex | No tags |
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Get from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo
The journey takes about 7 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just £42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £42
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo?
The cheapest train tickets from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo start from £42. The average price for this train route is around £42. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo?
The average train journey time from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo is 7h 18m, covering a distance of 210 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 36m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo?
The earliest train from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 14:34.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £39 to £367 for a train ticket from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £39, which is on 2025-12-03.
