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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

Cheapest price

$270

Average price

$270

Fastest journey

14 h 59 m

Average duration

14 h 59 m

Trains per day

Distance

676 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Clara, CA 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 Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $270 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $270.

Fast trains

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

10:05AM14h59

Santa Clara, CA

01:04AMSan Diego, CA

$2701One-way

2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA

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Trains from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 18h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $95 (€78) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) 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 $38 (€31)

Distance

419 miles (675 km)

Average train duration

18h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

$95 (€78)

Trains per day

Fastest train

18h 59m

First train

03:50

Last train

23:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $38 (€31)

FAQs: Trains from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Santa Clara, CA 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 Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA can start from as little as $86 (€69) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA is $112 (€91); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA is on average 13 h 35 min for the 419 mile (675 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to San Diego, CA from Santa Clara, CA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 3: 50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 11: 45 PM.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 45 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santa Clara, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train or flight.