Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA train

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Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 16

Cheapest

$587

Average

$587

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

04:42PM75h11

Philadelphia, PA

07:53PMSan Diego, CA

$5871One-way

0 transfers

Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Amtrak	04:42PM Philadelphia, PA	75h11	07:53PM San Diego, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 16

Fastest Journey

3 d 3 h 11 m

Average

3 d 3 h 11 m

Trains per day

Distance

3810 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for San Diego, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:42PM75h11

Philadelphia, PA

07:53PMSan Diego, CA

$5871One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA

Distance	2362 miles (3810 km)
Average train duration	75 h 11 min
Average train ticket price	$736 (€624)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	No
Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA cover the 2362 miles (3810 km) long trip taking on average 75 h 11 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $457 (€387), but the average price of train tickets is $736 (€624).

Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA from $510 (€432) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey to San Diego, CA from Philadelphia, PA.

Train information from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 75 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: $510
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA can start from as little as $457 (€387) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA is $736 (€624); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA train travel time is 75 h 11 min for the 2362 mile (3810 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA leaves at 12: 15 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA leaves at 4: 42 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Philadelphia, PA and San Diego, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month to travel from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA by train is April.

You have options as you can travel between Philadelphia, PA and San Diego, CA 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.