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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 9 atDeparture city: San Luis ObispoDeparture location: AMTRAK StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: SeattleDestination location: Seattle King Street StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from San Luis Obispo to SeattleAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Luis Obispo to Seattle: Trip Overview
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Based on 5104 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 $117.00
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The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Seattle was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $114To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Luis Obispo to Seattle, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $114 to $1,650 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-05-13.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Luis Obispo to Seattle is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Seattle you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between San Luis Obispo and Seattle, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Luis Obispo to Seattle while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Seattle?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and Seattle is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $174 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $117. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Seattle, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to Seattle in about 1d 4h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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