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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 | |||||
| Seattle King Street Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags | |||||
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| Seattle King Street Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags | |||||
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| Seattle King Street Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go 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 ZAR 2,729, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train companies
Based on 6412 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 ZAR 2,438
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle 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 Seattle to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to San Diego start at ZAR 2,729. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 3,724. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Seattle to San Diego?
The average train trip from Seattle to San Diego takes 1d 15h and covers 1709 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to San Diego route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to San Diego?
The earliest train from Seattle to San Diego departs at 9:55am. The latest train departs at 9:55am.
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 Aug 14, 2026 with a price of ZAR 3,280To 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 ZAR 3,280 to ZAR 38,862 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 ZAR 3,280 which is on 2026-08-14.
