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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Diego is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Distance | 457 miles (737 km) | |
Average train duration | 14 h 54 min | |
Average train ticket price | $86 (€73) | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Amtrak |
Trains from San Francisco, CA to San Diego cover the 457 miles (737 km) long journey taking on average 14 h 54 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $86 (€73), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $86 (€73).
Find the best trains between San Francisco, CA and San Diego with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $86 (€73). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best 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 from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
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