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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Old Town San Diego | Kelso Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Kelso Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Kelso Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Kelso Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Kelso Station | No tags |
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Get from San Diego to Kelso
The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 3 042, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5657 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 R 3 042
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Kelso 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 San Diego to Kelso?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Kelso start from R 3 042. The average price for this train route is around R 4 072. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Kelso?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Kelso is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1567 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Kelso 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 Kelso?
The earliest train from San Diego to Kelso departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.
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 Kelso was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 825To 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 Kelso as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 4 825 to R 5 803 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Kelso based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 825, which is on 2025-12-24.
