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San Diego to Alameda trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Diego and Alameda takes 15h 5m. There is at least one train per day from San Diego to Alameda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 5m
Duration
590 mi
Distance
$382
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Diego to Alameda train times

Trains run once daily between San Diego and Alameda. The service departs San Diego at 6:01 AM in the morning, which arrives into Alameda at 21:06:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Alameda? 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 San Diego to Alameda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 589.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 5m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Oakland via Los Angeles in around 15h 11m.

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