The average train between Silicon Valley and San Diego takes 15h 19m and the fastest train takes 15h 18m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 9:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silicon Valley is at 9:46 AM which arrives into San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 15h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Silicon Valley station and arriving at San Diego station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
Silicon Valley to San Diego train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Silicon Valley to San Diego train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between Silicon Valley and San Diego is 694.6 km. The road distance is 911 km.
You can take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Diego via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 16h 5m.