Cheap train tickets from Boston to San Diego

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Boston to San Diego. Travelling by train from Boston to San Diego usually takes 3 days, 10 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 3 days, 7 hours and 37 minutes.

Distance: 2579 mi (4150 km)
Fastest train: 79h 37m
Lowest price: RON 2,461.13
Trains per day: 1
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Boston to San Diego Train Timetable

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Is it better to travel by coach or train from Boston to San Diego?

There are usually 7 daily coach trips from Boston to San Diego.

	Train	Coach
Avg. Price	Avg. PriceRON 2,480.25	Avg. PriceRON 1,473.48Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips1	Daily Trips7
Duration	Duration82h 2m	Duration78h 6mFaster

There are several train options that can take you from Boston to San Diego:

Amtrak tickets: RON 1,849 one-way

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Which train should you take from Boston to San Diego?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Boston to San Diego. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	1	82h 2m	RON 2,480.25

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Boston to San Diego

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your hand luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from San Diego to Boston. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Boston to San Diego for RON 640.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Boston and San Diego is approximately 2,579 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 days, 10 hours and 2 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 days, 7 hours and 37 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Distance (mi)

2579

Distance (km)

4150

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Boston at 6:10 and arrives in San Diego around 79 hours later.

First train

6:10am

Last train

6:15am

Trains from Boston to San Diego are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Tuesday

Least crowded

Wednesday

City Information

Boston

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbour, if you will):

Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.

From Boston, travellers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.

San Diego

San Diego is known as “America's Finest City” for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.

Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.

Two airports, as well as many coach and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Boston?

Main departure station: Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St

There are two stations in Boston where you can board the train to San Diego.

All train stations in Boston:

Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
South Station

Where is the train station in San Diego?

Main arrival station: Santa Fe Depot

San Diego, CA - Santa Fe Depot (1050 Kettner Blvd) - SANAMT2-0

The Santa Fe Depot is the main train station in San Diego and one of the end points of the Pacific Surfliner, the only Amtrak train line that serves the city. The station is also used by the Green Line of the San Diego Trolley light rail transit service and the COASTER commuter rail service that connects the city with the central and northern coastal regions of San Diego County. Opened in 1915, the Santa Fe Depot is famous for its Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture and grand interior space that features natural redwood beam ceilings and ceramic details. The train station is located in the heart of Downtown San Diego, making it easy to reach from all parts of the city.

Train stations in San Diego:

Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
4005 Taylor St

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