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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Seattle King Street Station | Santa Fe Depot | Cheapest | |||||
| Seattle King Street Station | Old Town San Diego | Fastest | |||||
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| Seattle King Street Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle 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, 15 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just US$163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Seattle to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5562 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 US$146
Seattle to San Diego Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Seattle - San Diego, CA, US
How much does a cheap train ticket from Seattle to San Diego cost?
The average train ticket price from Seattle to San Diego is US$184. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Seattle to San Diego is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Seattle to San Diego?
A train trip between Seattle and San Diego is around 1d 15h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 14h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1715 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Seattle and San Diego?
The number of trains from Seattle to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Seattle to San Diego by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Seattle to San Diego?
When taking the train from Seattle to San Diego, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Seattle to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$139To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Seattle to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$139 to US$741 for a train ticket from Seattle to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$139, which is on 2025-11-04.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Seattle and San Diego is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Diego.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Diego you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Seattle and San Diego, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Seattle to San Diego.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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