Trip information

Departure: San Luis Obispo, CA
Arrival: Santa Barbara, CA
Fastest route: 2h 29min
Distance: 149km
Cheapest route: $22
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Thursday

One Passenger / One Trip

6:55am

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

9:24am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 29min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$35

6:55am

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

9:24am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 29min

+ 1 layover

$39.5

6:55am

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

9:11am

Goleta, CA

Goleta

2h 16min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$31

0h 2min layover

9:13am

Goleta, CA

Goleta

9:24am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

0h 11min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$8.5

6:55am

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

9:24am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 29min

+ 1 layover

$41

6:55am

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

7:29am

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

0h 34min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$13

0h 2min layover

7:31am

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

9:24am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

1h 53min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

3:20pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

5:55pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 35min

Amtrak
Coast Starlight

$22

4:15pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

6:59pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 44min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$35

4:15pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

6:59pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 44min

+ 1 layover

$39.5

4:15pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

6:46pm

Goleta, CA

Goleta

2h 31min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$31

0h 2min layover

6:48pm

Goleta, CA

Goleta

6:59pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

0h 11min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$8.5

4:15pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

6:59pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 44min

+ 1 layover

$41

4:15pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

4:49pm

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

0h 34min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$13

0h 2min layover

4:51pm

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

6:59pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 8min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

Overview

Traveling from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara by train

First departure
6:55am
Avg price
$36.14
Carriers
1
Last arrival
6:59pm

Train information San Luis Obispo - Santa Barbara

The San Luis Obispo - Santa Barbara route has approximately 7 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 2h 29min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $22 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara is around 149 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.

  • Trips per day 7
  • Direct trips 3

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara by train?

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 2h 29min to cover 149 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $22 and leaves San Luis Obispo. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go direct to Santa Barbara.

  • Avg duration 2h 36min
  • Cheapest price $22

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 4:15pm from San Luis Obispo and arrives at 6:59pm at Santa Barbara. It will take 2h 44min, its price is $41 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 2h 29min and the price is $35.

  • Last train 4:15pm
  • Transfers 0

What are the train stations in San Luis Obispo?

  • San Luis Obispo

What are the train stations in Santa Barbara?

  • Santa Barbara
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