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Trip Overview

The train between San Diego and Washington takes 2d 20h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from San Diego to Washington. 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 20h
Duration
3,073 mi
Distance
$1,966
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

San Diego to Washington train times

Trains run 5 times a week between San Diego and Washington. The service departs San Diego at 2:01 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Washington at 13:10:00. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 2d 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Washington? 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: 3,072.6 mi
  • Duration: 2d 20h

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Washington Union Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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