How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Miami?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Miami start at $496. The average price for this train route is around $1,124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from San Diego to Miami?

The average train trip from San Diego to Miami takes 4d 1h and covers 3642 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Miami route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Miami?

The earliest train from San Diego to Miami departs at 2:01pm. The latest train departs at 4:10pm.

Train San Diego to Miami from $535 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Miami on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4d	6:09pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	4d 1h	6:09pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Miami on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4d 22h	6:09pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	4d 23h	6:09pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:26 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Miami

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Miami. The journey takes about 2 days, 22 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $213, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

2d 22hAverage Duration

3647 kmDistance

91kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$213 - $1,040	Average Duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$496 - $5,144	Average Duration4d 1h	CO₂ emissions 331kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5650 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $496

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Miami, FL by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Miami?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Miami start at $496. The average price for this train route is around $1,124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from San Diego to Miami?
The average train trip from San Diego to Miami takes 4d 1h and covers 3642 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Miami route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Miami?
The earliest train from San Diego to Miami departs at 2:01pm. The latest train departs at 4:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$2,730

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$5,425

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Miami, FL was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $2,730

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Miami, FL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $2,730 to $5,425 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Miami, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $2,730 which is on 2025-12-16.