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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Austin, TX | Old Town San Diego | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Austin, TX | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Austin, TX | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Austin, TX | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Austin, TX | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 200, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 3 200
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to San Diego, CA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Austin to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Austin to San Diego start from R 3 200. The average price for this train route is around R 3 217. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Austin to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Austin to San Diego is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1858 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Austin to San Diego 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 Austin to San Diego?
The earliest train from Austin to San Diego departs at 18:50. And the latest train departs at 19:22.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 3 628To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Austin, TX, US to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 3 628 to R 16 912 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 628, which is on 2026-01-31.
What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to San Diego, CA, US?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Austin, TX, US and San Diego, CA, 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 R 3 217 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 3 200. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Diego, CA, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin, TX, US to San Diego, CA, US in about 1d 16h – that's the fastest way to get there!
