RouteSan Luis Obispo, CA – San Diego, CA via Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, CA
OperatorAmtrak
DurationAbout 8 hours 52 minutes end-to-end
Distance351 miles
Frequency13 daily round trips Los Angeles–San Diego; six continue north of Los Angeles (three to San Luis Obispo, three to Goleta)
SeasonYear-round
Operated by Amtrak for the LOSSAN agency. Note for accuracy: segments in south Orange County were suspended several times 2022–2026 for coastal erosion/landslides — check alerts at build/travel time.
From the window
Tracks on the beach/bluffs for long stretches — San Clemente, Del Mar and Ventura–Santa Barbara — Amtrak's strongest coastal scenic claim outside the Coast Starlight
Keep exploring
- Pacific — the excursion railways of the region
✓ Last verified: November 2026