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New York, NY to San Diego, CA by train

The journey from New York, NY to San Diego, CA by train is 3,911.23 km and takes 76 hrs 58 mins. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:40 am and the last at 3:40 pm. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to San Diego, CA by train for as little as $410.34 or as much as $738.78. The best price for this journey is $410.34.

Lowest Price $410.34
Journey Duration 76 hrs 58 mins
Connection per Day 2
Lowest Price $410.34
Highest Price $738.78
First Departure 6:40 am
Last Departure 3:40 pm
Distance 3,911.23 km
Departure New York, NY
Arrival San Diego, CA
Carriers Amtrak

New York, NY to San Diego, CA Train Times

Departure date
Saturday, 24 May 2025

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from New York, NY to San Diego, CA

The cheapest New York, NY - San Diego, CA train tickets can be found for as low as $123.26 if you’re lucky, or $227.48 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $318.52.

Find the best day to travel to San Diego, CA by train

When travelling to San Diego, CA by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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New York, NY to San Diego, CA CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
273.79kg
Bus
293.34kg
Flight
782.25kg
Car
625.8kg
What are the CO2 emissions from New York, NY to San Diego, CA by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between New York, NY and San Diego, CA are 273.79kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between New York, NY and San Diego, CA? By taking the train between New York, NY and San Diego, CA you will save 508.46kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 19.55kg compared to a bus and 352.01kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA?
A train ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA is $554.86. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $410.34.
What's the cheapest train ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to San Diego, CA is $410.34. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and San Diego, CA by train?
New York, NY to San Diego, CA is 3,911.23 km.
How long does the train between New York, NY and San Diego, CA take?
New York, NY to San Diego, CA is on average 76 hrs 58 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 71 hrs 13 mins.
How many train connections per day go from New York, NY to San Diego, CA?
New York, NY to San Diego, CA has 2 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from New York, NY to San Diego, CA leave?
The earliest train from New York, NY to San Diego, CA departs at 6:40 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from New York, NY to San Diego, CA depart?
The latest train from New York, NY to San Diego, CA departs at 3:40 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to San Diego, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $410.34 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to San Diego, CA by train?
The fastest journey time by train between New York, NY and San Diego, CA is 71 hrs 13 mins.
Is there a direct train from New York, NY to San Diego, CA?
Yes, there is a direct train between New York, NY and San Diego, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to San Diego, CA by train?
The train journey from New York, NY to San Diego, CA creates 273.79kg of CO2 emissions.