Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Santa Fe.
Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Santa FeAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Fe. The journey takes about 23 hours and with fares starting at just $146, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego to Santa Fe: Trip Overview
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Based on 5077 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 $146.00
San Diego to Santa Fe Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego to Santa Fe was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $140To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Santa Fe, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $140 to $653 for a train ticket from San Diego to Santa Fe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-04-26.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Fe, 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 San Diego and Santa Fe 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.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Diego to Santa Fe, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to Santa Fe?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego and Santa Fe is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $177 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $146. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Fe, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego to Santa Fe in about 23h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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