San Diego, CA to Washington, DC train

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Cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Sep 18

Cheapest

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

Amtrak
11:10PM89h55
San Diego, CA
05:05PMWashington, DC
$4631One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
11:01PM90h04
San Diego, CA
05:05PMWashington, DC
$6221One-way
0 transfers

Train schedule from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18
Amtrak
11:01PM90h04
San Diego, CA
05:05PMWashington, DC
0 transfers
Amtrak
11:10PM89h55
San Diego, CA
05:05PMWashington, DC
0 transfers

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Fastest train times from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Sep 18

Fastest Journey

3 d 17 h 55 m

Average

3 d 17 h 59 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

3653 km

Of the 2 trains that leave San Diego, CA for Washington, DC every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Amtrak
11:10PM89h55
San Diego, CA
05:05PMWashington, DC
$4631One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
11:01PM90h04
San Diego, CA
05:05PMWashington, DC
$6221One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC

distanceDistance2264 miles (3652 km)
durationAverage train duration68 h 4 min
priceAverage train ticket price$716 (€604)
frequencyTrain frequency1 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersAmtrak

Trains from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC cover the 2264 miles (3652 km) long route taking on average 68 h 4 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $403 (€340), but the average price of train tickets is $716 (€604).

Train companies: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC from $438 (€370) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to Washington, DC from San Diego, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 68 h 4 min
  • Cheapest Price: $438
  • Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC 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 San Diego, CA to Washington, DC.
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Cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC can start from as little as $403 (€340) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for San Diego, CA to Washington, DC is $716 (€604); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between San Diego, CA and Washington, DC is on average 68 h 4 min   for the 2264 mile (3652 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC leaves at 9: 01 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC leaves at 11: 40 PM.
There is 1 train a day from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the San Diego, CA to Washington, DC train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Washington, DC from 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: 40 PM.
The cheapest month to travel from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC by train is March.
You have options as you can travel from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

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