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Next departures from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara on 1 October
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Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterCheapest
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterFastest
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterNo tags

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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
Most eco-friendly
Average priceUS$49 - US$70Average duration6h 48m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 6 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just US$49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
6h 48mAverage duration
US$49Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$49
Average train trip duration6h 48m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure15:37
Distance191 miles
Latest train departure16:12

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$49. 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 6h 48m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 48m. 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 are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. 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
28/09
US$46
29/09
US$46
Today
US$46
01/10
US$46
02/10
US$46
03/10
US$46
04/10
US$46
05/10
US$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara, US was searched and found on 28 Sept 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, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$46 to US$231 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$46, which is on 2025-10-01.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$49 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$49. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Clara, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to Santa Clara, US in about 6h 48m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Santa Clara, US to San Luis Obispo

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