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Trip Overview

The train between Houston and San Diego takes 40h 9m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Houston 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.

40h 9m
Duration
1,749 mi
Distance
$1,141
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Houston to San Diego train times

Trains run twice a week between Houston and San Diego. The service departs Houston at 6:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into San Diego at 09:04:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak40h 9m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak40h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Houston to San Diego? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Houston to San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,748.7 mi
  • Duration: 40h 9m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Houston to San Diego via Los Angeles in around 40h 32m.

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