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Cheap train tickets from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Cheapest

$103

Average

$105

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

08:29AM16h21

Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA

12:50AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA

$1031One-way

2 transfers

Cheapest

08:29AM16h35

Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA

01:04AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA

$1031One-way

2 transfers

2nd Cheapest

05:25PM12h00

Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA

05:25AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA

$1081One-way

2 transfers

Train schedule from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 21

Amtrak

08:29AM16h21

Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA

12:50AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA

2 transfers

Amtrak

08:29AM16h35

Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA

01:04AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA

2 transfers

Amtrak

05:25PM12h00

Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA

05:25AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA

2 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA?

The best time to book your train from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA.

Trains

from $124

Buses

from $96

Flights

from $303

Fastest train times from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Fastest Journey

12 h

Average

14 h 58 m

Trains per day

Distance

737 km

It's difficult to get from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest

05:25PM12h00

Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA

05:25AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA

$1081One-way

2 transfers

2nd Fastest

08:29AM16h21

Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA

12:50AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA

$1031One-way

2 transfers

08:29AM16h35

Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA

01:04AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA

$1031One-way

2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA

Distance	457 miles (737 km)
Average train duration	12 h
Average train ticket price	$114 (€95)
Direct train	No
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA cover the 457 miles (737 km) long route taking on average 12 h with our travel partners like Amtrak. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $114 (€95), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $104 (€87).

Train companies: Amtrak from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA trains

You can travel by train from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA with Amtrak. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to San Diego, CA from Berkeley, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FAQs: Trains from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA can start from as little as $104 (€87) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA is $114 (€95); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA train travel time is 12 h for the 457 mile (737 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The train from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 4: 06 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

For the journey from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to San Diego, CA from Berkeley, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA by train is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA including taking a bus, flight or train.