- Must visit
San Diego Museum of Art
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Oct 12
CHF264
Average ticket price on Oct 12
CHF264
Fastest journey on Oct 12
1 d 18 h 11 m
Average journey duration on Oct 12
1 d 18 h 11 m
Trains on Oct 12
1
Distance
1663 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lacey, WA 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 Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA will cost around CHF264 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF264.
On Mon, Oct 12, we found 1 trains from Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 12 the direct trains cover the 1663 km distance in an average of 1 d 18 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 18 h 11 m .
On Mon, Oct 12 the slowest trains will take 1 d 18 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Trains from Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 36h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF283 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 11:24. The fastest train covers the 1033 miles (1663 km) distance in 36h 27m.
Distance 1033 miles (1663 km) |
Average train duration 36h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF283 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 36h 27m |
First train 4:01 AM |
Last train 11:24 AM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or small cafe orders.
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Most Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA trains use the Centennial Station to Old Town Station station pair, with some services arriving at Santa Fe Depot. Use this guide to compare Lacey, WA and San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Centennial Station is 5 km from Lacey city centre. Public transport options include:
Centennial Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Centennial Station.
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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