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USS Midway Museum
Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
Cheapest price
$1593
Average price
$1593
Fastest journey
3 d 22 h 21 m
Average duration
3 d 22 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
3640 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA will cost around $1593 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1593.
It's difficult to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $118. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $118, and a train costs an average of $1593.
Distance: 2261 miles (3640 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$1593 Average price | $282 Average price | $233 Average price Cheapest |
94h 51m Average total duration 94h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 67h 9m Average total duration 66h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA:
A flight is $48 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA costing on average $282 (€230).
A flight is $1359 (€1110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA costing on average $1593 (€1301).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 66h 39m.
Train takes on average 94h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:43 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL | 94h21 | 10:04 AM San Diego, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 94h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $1593 (€1301) but you can travel from only $118 (€97) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:50, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 2261 miles (3640 km) distance in 94h 21m.
Distance 2261 miles (3640 km) |
Average train duration 94h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $1593 (€1301) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 94h 21m |
First train 8:50 AM |
Last train 4:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA trains use the Fort Lauderdale Amtrak to Santa Fe Depot station pair, with some services arriving at Old Town Station. Use this guide to compare Fort Lauderdale, FL and San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Fort Lauderdale Amtrak is 2 km from Fort Lauderdale city centre. Public transport options include:
Fort Lauderdale Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak.
Ticket office support is available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Downtown Las Olas Area, Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale, Riverside Hotel.
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.
Old Town Station is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Old Town Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Casa Guadalajara, Old Town Mexican Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Old Town Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Old Town Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Old Town Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Old Town Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Old Town Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Old Town Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town, Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town.
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