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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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 | Sacramento Valley Station | Old Town San Diego | CheapestFastest | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
According to the users, Amtrak provides a smooth and efficient service. The chat representative's assistance in modifying reservations has been positively highlighted, contributing to an overall satisfying experience without disruptions or delays.
Amtrak Sacramento San Diego recent customer reviews
Smooth ride without disruptions or delays. There was nothing to dislike.
Tiffani M.
Amtrak chat rep modified my reservation and made me very happy
Choco C.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Sacramento to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to San Diego start from $113. The average price for this train route is around $123. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to San Diego?
The average train ride duration from Sacramento to San Diego is 18h 2m, covering a distance of 472 miles (761 km). The quickest train can get you there in 11h 24m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Sacramento to San Diego route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Sacramento to San Diego?
The earliest train departs from Sacramento to San Diego at 6:48am. And the latest train departs at 6:48am.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $105To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $105 to $614 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $105 which is on 2025-12-12.
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