Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Santa Fe Depot | Fort Madison, IA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Fort Madison, IA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Fort Madison, IA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Fort Madison, IA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Fort Madison, IA | No tags |
Get from San Diego to Fort Madison
The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just £157, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5749 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £157
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Fort Madison by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Fort Madison?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Fort Madison start from £157. The average price for this train route is around £218. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Fort Madison?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Fort Madison is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 1524 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 18h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Fort Madison route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Fort Madison?
The earliest train from San Diego to Fort Madison departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 14:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Fort Madison was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of £178To 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 Fort Madison as early as possible.
