The average train between Ottawa and San Diego takes 3d 20h and the fastest train takes 3d 19h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Ottawa 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 3 times a week between Ottawa and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 5:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 5:45 PM which arrives into San Diego at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Toronto Union Station and take an average of 3d 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at San Diego station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor station, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.
Ottawa to San Diego train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between Ottawa and San Diego is 3798 km. The road distance is 4475 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to San Diego via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 15h.
