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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 25 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Old Town San DiegoOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: April 25 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Santa Fe DepotOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Train Washington to San Diego: Trip Overview
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Based on 5072 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 $298.00
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Washington to San Diego was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $1,782To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington to San Diego, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $1,782 to $1,783 for a train ticket from Washington to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $1,782 which is on 2025-04-25.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Washington to San Diego is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Diego, 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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington and San Diego, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Washington to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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.
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