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

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Pittsburgh start at $428. The average price for this train route is around $709. 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 Pittsburgh?

The average train trip from San Diego to Pittsburgh takes 2d 12h and covers 3402 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Pittsburgh route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

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

Train San Diego to Pittsburgh from $638 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Pittsburgh on December 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 12h	5:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 11h	5:05am	Union Station	Fastest
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 9h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Pittsburgh on December 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 9h	5:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 11h	5:05am	Union Station	Fastest
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 12h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Pittsburgh on December 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 11h	5:05am	Union Station	Fastest
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 12h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Pittsburgh on December 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 12h	5:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 11h	5:05am	Union Station	Fastest
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 12h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 12h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Pittsburgh on December 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 12h	5:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 11h	5:05am	Union Station	Fastest
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 9h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Pittsburgh on December 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 12h	5:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 11h	5:05am	Union Station	Fastest
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3d 10h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 9h	5:05am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:54 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Pittsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $305, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

3399 kmDistance

85kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$305 - $749	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$428 - $3,598	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 310kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,659 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5659 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 $428

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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Pittsburgh start at $428. The average price for this train route is around $709. 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 Pittsburgh?
The average train trip from San Diego to Pittsburgh takes 2d 12h and covers 3402 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Pittsburgh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Pittsburgh?
The earliest train from San Diego to Pittsburgh 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.

Best price found

12-17

$886

12-18

$2,502

Today

$2,347

12-20

$2,502

12-21

$781

12-22

$638

12-23

$739

12-24

$2,188

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Dec 22, 2025 with a price of $638

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 Pittsburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $638 to $4,628 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $638 which is on 2025-12-22.