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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$925

Average price

$925

Fastest journey

2 d 10 h 35 m

Average duration

2 d 10 h 35 m

Trains per day

Distance

3619 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA will cost around $925 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $925.

Fast trains

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

11:29PM58h35

Rochester, NY

10:04AMSan Diego, CA

$9251One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train for Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €193. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €193, and a train costs an average of €657.

Distance: 2248 miles (3618 km)

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Train	Most popular Flight
€657 Average price	€258 Average price Cheapest
59h 5m Average total duration 58h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 29m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA

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Trains from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 58h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $818 (€657) but you can travel from only $240 (€193) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $240 (€193)

Distance

2248 miles (3618 km)

Average train duration

58h 35m

Cheapest ticket price

$818 (€657)

Trains per day

Fastest train

58h 35m

First train

14:01

Last train

23:29

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $240 (€193)

Train companies: Amtrak from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA trains

You can travel by train to San Diego, CA from Rochester, NY with Amtrak for as low as $1,215 (€976). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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 from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA train information:

Average Duration: 81 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $1,215
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA can start from as little as $889 (€714) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA is $889 (€714); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to San Diego, CA from Rochester, NY is on average 81 h 35 min for the 2243 mile (3618 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Rochester, NY and San Diego, CA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA leaves at 2: 01 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA leaves at 11: 29 PM.

There are 4 trains a day from Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Rochester, NY to San Diego, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Rochester, NY and San Diego, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 29 PM.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rochester, NY and San Diego, CA including taking a train or bus.