How much does a train ticket from Merced to San Luis Obispo cost?

The average train ticket price from Merced to San Luis Obispo is $60. The best way to find train tickets from Merced to San Luis Obispo is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

A train trip between Merced and San Luis Obispo is around 5h 40m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 143 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Merced and San Luis Obispo?

The number of trains from Merced to San Luis Obispo can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Merced to San Luis Obispo by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

When taking the train from Merced to San Luis Obispo, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Merced to San Luis Obispo from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to San Luis Obispo.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $103	Average Duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$60 - $63	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Merced to San Luis Obispo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest ticket

21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Merced to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$60

Average train trip duration5h 40m

Number of daily trains4

Earliest train departure8:45am

Distance141 miles (226 km)

Latest train departure10:45am

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,349 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5349 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $60

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Merced to San Luis Obispo Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Merced and San Luis Obispo is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Luis Obispo.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Luis Obispo, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Merced and San Luis Obispo, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Merced to San Luis Obispo.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Merced 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 Time12h 40m	Avg Price$92	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$60	Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between Merced 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 $60 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $60. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Luis Obispo, choose the train, as it will take you from Merced to San Luis Obispo in about 5h 40m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from San Luis Obispo to Merced

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