Train tickets from Olympia to San Luis Obispo

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Next departures for Olympia to San Luis Obispo on October 30
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Compare 2 ways to go from Olympia to San Luis Obispo

busbud logoWe recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours and with fares starting at just $179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
816 milesDistance
120kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$299 - $299Average Duration1d 19h
33kg CO₂e
Average Price$179 - $254Average Duration1d 4h
120kg CO₂e

Train Olympia to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$179
Average train trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:24am
Distance816 miles (1315 km)

Olympia to San Luis Obispo Train

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Luis Obispo, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Olympia and San Luis Obispo, 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 Olympia to San Luis Obispo while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Olympia to San Luis Obispo?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Olympia and San Luis Obispo is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $179 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $179. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Luis Obispo, choose the train, as it will take you from Olympia to San Luis Obispo in about 1d 4h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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