Trains tickets from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara, US

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Today21 Jun
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 22 June at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 22 June at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 22 June at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 22 June at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 22 June at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 22 June at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 22 June at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 22 June at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 22 June at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: 22 June at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara

Average priceUS$76 - US$78Average duration8h 15m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$275 - US$275Average duration11h 53m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
8h 15mAverage duration
US$76Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$275
Average train trip duration11h 53m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure15:37
Distance191 miles

San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Santa Clara, US

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara cost?

    The average train ticket price from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara is US$275. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara 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!

  2. How long is the train trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara?

    A train trip between San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara is around 11h 53m, although the fastest train will take about 11h 53m. This is the time it takes to travel the 164 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara?

    The number of trains from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara?

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

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
19/06
US$46
20/06
US$46
Today
US$46
22/06
US$46
23/06
US$46
24/06
US$46
25/06
US$46
26/06
US$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara was searched and found on 19 Jun 2025 with a price of US$46

To 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 Santa Clara as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$46 to US$247 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$46, which is on 2025-06-22.

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 San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santa Clara.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Clara, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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.

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

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Train from Santa Clara to San Luis Obispo

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