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San Diego to Pontiac trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Diego and Pontiac takes 2d 8h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from San Diego to Pontiac. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 8h
Duration
2,608 mi
Distance
$1,666
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

San Diego to Pontiac train times

Trains run 5 times a week between San Diego and Pontiac. The service departs San Diego at 2:01 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Pontiac at 01:01:00. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 2d 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Pontiac? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,607.5 mi
  • Duration: 2d 8h

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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