- Must visit
The Getty Center
Vast hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and impressive architecture overlooking the city.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£44
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£44
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
5 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
5 h 32 m
Trains on 21 Oct
2
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 2 trains from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Trains from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 19:59. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 3:45 |
Last train 19:59 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4770 Connecting Bus · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 3:45 San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h01 | 9:46 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
4770 Connecting Bus · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 4:00 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h46 | 9:46 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
3974 Connecting Bus · 774 Pacific Surfliner | 6:11 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h32 | 11:43 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
4782 Connecting Bus · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 9:30 San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h15 | 15:45 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
4782 Connecting Bus · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 9:50 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h55 | 15:45 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
3986 NA · 786 Pacific Surfliner | 12:12 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h38 | 17:50 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
4790 Connecting Bus · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 13:30 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 6h13 | 19:43 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
11 Coast Starlight · 6241 Connecting Bus | 15:37 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 8h43 | 0:20 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
11 Coast Starlight | 15:37 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h34 | 21:11 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
3984 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 16:17 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA | 5h29 | 21:46 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
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Vast hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and impressive architecture overlooking the city.
Major art museum on Wilshire Boulevard with global collections, special exhibitions, and the famous Urban Light installation outside.
Downtown contemporary art museum known for broad post-war collections, bold exhibitions, and free general admission.
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Classic Santa Monica pier area with ocean views, amusements, beach paths, and an easy-going coastal atmosphere.
Large urban park with hiking trails, picnic grounds, viewpoints, and access to several of the city’s best-known attractions.
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Crisp hard-shell tacos filled with beef, lettuce and cheese. This Mexican-American staple became a defining everyday food across Los Angeles.
Smoked bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with peppers, onions, mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard. A famous late-night street food around Los Angeles venues.
Long-running Jewish deli famous for hot pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup and classic diner fare in a traditional setting.
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Historic downtown deli famed for French dip sandwiches. Casual, bustling and ideal for a classic Los Angeles lunch.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis and rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafés if there is table service.
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Most San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains use the San Luis Obispo Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Use this guide to compare San Luis Obispo, CA and Los Angeles, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Luis Obispo Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Firestone Grill
Free.
Ticket office support is available at San Luis Obispo Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at San Luis Obispo Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Luis Obispo Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Luis Obispo Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Luis Obispo Station.
Nearby hotels include Apple Farm Inn, Hotel San Luis Obispo, Granada Hotel & Bistro.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station is 25 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station.
Chatsworth Station is 39 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Chatsworth Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Chatsworth Station.
Ticket office support is available at Chatsworth Station. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Chatsworth Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chatsworth Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chatsworth Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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