The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwalk, CA 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 Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 39 trains that leave Norwalk, CA for San Diego, CA on Mon, Mar 23, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 2 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.
770 Pacific Surfliner
584 Pacific Surfliner
588 Pacific Surfliner
794 Pacific Surfliner · 4094 AMTRAK
572 Pacific Surfliner
562 Pacific Surfliner
790 Pacific Surfliner · 4090 AMTRAK
794 Pacific Surfliner · 4094 AMTRAK
794 Pacific Surfliner · 4094 AMTRAK
790 Pacific Surfliner · 4090 AMTRAKTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $242.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $443 Average price |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h08 | 3:49 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h23 | 4:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 1:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h15 | 4:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 5:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 4:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 2:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 5:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 6:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 5:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 3:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 6:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 8:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 7:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 8:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 6:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 8:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 6:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 6:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 7:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 9:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 7:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 10:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 7:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 10:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 10:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 12:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 10:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 1:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 10:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 1:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 2:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 1:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 2:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
584 Pacific Surfliner | 12:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 2:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 12:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 3:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 12:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 3:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 4:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h12 | 3:53 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 1:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 4:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 5:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 4:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 2:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 5:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 6:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h10 | 5:51 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 6:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h09 | 7:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h23 | 8:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 5:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h15 | 8:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA
Trains from Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 22:49 |
Cheapest month Jun |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Fri |
Best day to book ahead 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Norwalk, CA and San Diego, CA from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with various public and private options.
- The Fish Market
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1.25
- The Westin San Diego
- The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- San Diego Trolley: Blue Line, Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several spaces for commuters and visitors.
- Casa Guadalajara
- Old Town Mexican Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.25
- Old Town Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
- Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- Trolley: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150, 923, 928
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