- Distance: 126.7 mi
- Duration: 2h 56m
The average train between California and San Diego takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from California to San Diego. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between California and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from California is at 10:10 PM which arrives into San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from California station and arriving at San Diego station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
California to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Book your California to San Diego train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between California and San Diego is 466.6 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
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