The train between Washington and San Diego takes 2d 21h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Washington 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 4 times a week between Washington and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 3:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 3:57 PM which arrives into San Diego at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2d 21h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at San Diego station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 21h.
Washington to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
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The distance between Washington and San Diego is 3,653.2 km. The road distance is 4,945 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 16h.
