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How to get fromSan Diego to Ratonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from San Diego to Raton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Ratontrain train
    8h 40m
    $636–923

  2. Fly to Angel Fire Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane SAN - AXX
    2. Drive from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Ratoncar car
    6h 43m
    $69–313

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Ratontrain train Southwest Chief
    24h 46m
    $656–1,036

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Ratonbus bus
    26h 25m
    $183–308

  5. Drive  989.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Ratoncar car 989.1 mi
    16h 24m
    $181–261

  6. Fly to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SAN - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Ratonbus bus
    8h 45m
    $159–268

  7. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane SAN - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Trinidadbus bus
    8h 11m
    $115–375

  8. Fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane plane SAN - ALS
    2. Drive from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Ratoncar car
    6h 26m
    $74–281

  9. Fly to Pueblo Memorial Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane plane SAN - PUB
    2. Take the bus from Pueblo Transit to Ratonbus bus
    8h 17m
    $121–404

San Diego to Raton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$656Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Raton, NM, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Raton via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 24h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Raton via Los Angeles Union Station and Albuquerque Bus Station in around 26h 25m.

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