The train between Sacramento and San Diego takes 18h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sacramento 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 6 times a week between Sacramento and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sacramento is at 6:48 AM which arrives into San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Sacramento station and arriving at San Diego station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
Sacramento to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
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The distance between Sacramento and San Diego is 760.5 km. The road distance is 1,093 km.
You can take a train from Sacramento to San Diego via Los Angeles in around 18h 15m.