Trains tickets from Seattle to San Luis Obispo

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TodayJun 20
from $286
TomorrowJun 21
SunJun 22
from $638
MonJun 23
from $286
TueJun 24
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WedJun 25
from $254
ThuJun 26
from $731
FriJun 27

Next departures to San Luis Obispo

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Seattle King Street Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Seattle King Street Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: AMTRAK Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Seattle King Street Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Seattle King Street Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Seattle King Street Station
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: San Luis Obispo
    Destination location: AMTRAK Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Average Price$224 - $292Average Duration1d 18h
35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$124 - $1,716Average Duration1d 5h
125kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Seattle to San Luis Obispo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $224, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 18hAverage Duration
$224Cheapest ticket
35kgCO₂ emissions

Train Seattle to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$254
Average train trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:55am
Distance854 miles (1377 km)

Seattle to San Luis Obispo Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/18
$275
06/19
$1,322
Today
$275
06/21
$275
06/22
$615
06/23
$275
06/24
$275
06/25
$244
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Jun 25, 2025 with a price of $244

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Seattle to San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $244 to $1,656 for a train ticket from Seattle to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $244 which is on 2025-06-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Luis Obispo, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Seattle and San Luis Obispo compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

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

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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