How much does a train ticket from San Diego to Boston cost?

The average train ticket price from San Diego to Boston is $767. The best way to find train tickets from San Diego to Boston 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 San Diego to Boston?

A train trip between San Diego and Boston is around 3d 4h, although the fastest train will take about 3d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2576 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between San Diego and Boston?

The number of trains from San Diego to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Diego to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from San Diego to Boston?

When taking the train from San Diego to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Freedom Trail, Boston Public Library, New England Aquarium, Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Duck Tour.

Train San Diego to Boston from $258 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for San Diego to Boston on October 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	10:02pm	South Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	9:31pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	9:40pm	Back Bay Station	No tags
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station	No tags
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	9:42pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Boston

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$153 - $600	Average Duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$286 - $2,925	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 378kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

3d 7hAverage Duration

$153Cheapest ticket

104kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Diego, CA, US to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$767

Average train trip duration3d 4h

Number of daily trains6

Earliest train departure2:01pm

Distance2574 miles (4151 km)

Latest train departure4:10pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,536 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5536 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $286

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo, Brightline

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Diego to Boston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Boston, 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 San Diego and Boston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Diego to Boston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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 traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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