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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

1

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.

Amtrak
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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€657

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59h 5m

Average total duration

58h 35m

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9h 29m

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6h 29m

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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
2
Fastest train
58h 35m
First train
14:01
Last train
23:29
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)

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

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