Trains tickets from Houston, US to San Diego (CA), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Houston to San Diego: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$227
Average train trip duration1d 16h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:55pm
Distance1301 miles (2098 km)

Houston to San Diego Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston to San Diego was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $261

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Houston to San Diego, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $261 to $922 for a train ticket from Houston to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $261 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Houston and San Diego is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Diego.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Diego you take, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Houston and San Diego compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Houston to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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.

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