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 from R 648. The average price for this train route is around R 988. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Jose to San Luis Obispo is 4h 58m, covering a distance of 255 km. The quickest train can get 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 run on 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 10:26. And the latest train departs at 10:26.

Train San Jose to San Luis Obispo from R 606 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to San Luis Obispo on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 59m	19:25	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Luis Obispo on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 24m	18:50	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 24m	18:50	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Luis Obispo on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 24m	18:50	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 24m	18:50	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Luis Obispo on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 59m	19:25	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Luis Obispo on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 59m	19:25	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Luis Obispo on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 59m	19:25	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Luis Obispo on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	CheapestFastest
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 49m	19:15	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	4h 58m	15:24	AMTRAK Station	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	8h 59m	19:25	AMTRAK Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 5:41 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 513, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 55mAverage duration

252 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 513 - R 2 200	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 648 - R 1 418	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

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 R 648

Amtrak San Jose San Luis Obispo recent customer reviews

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

Nick F.

21 August 2023

US train 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 648. The average price for this train route is around R 988. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to San Luis Obispo?
The average train journey time from San Jose to San Luis Obispo is 4h 58m, covering a distance of 255 km. The quickest train can get 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 run on 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 10:26. And the latest train departs at 10:26.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 606

10/12

R 1 194

Today

R 1 194

12/12

R 1 349

13/12

R 1 194

14/12

R 1 073

15/12

R 1 073

16/12

R 1 073

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 606

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 R 606 to R 3 062 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 R 1 073, which is on 2025-12-14.

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 priceR 1 078	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 58m	Avg priceR 988	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 R 988 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 648. 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!