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| Train | Old Town San Diego | Amtrak Station | Fastest | ||||
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| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Amtrak Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Amtrak Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Albuquerque
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Albuquerque. The journey takes about 19 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just £77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5610 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 £77
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US 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 Albuquerque?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Albuquerque start from £77. The average price for this train route is around £101. 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 Albuquerque?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Albuquerque is 19h 42m, covering a distance of 624 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 19h 42m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
The earliest train from San Diego to Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £83To 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 Albuquerque, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £83 to £470 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £83, which is on 2025-12-01.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Albuquerque, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £101 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £77. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Albuquerque, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US in about 19h 42m – that's the fastest way to get there!
