Train from San Diego, CA, US to Garden City, KS: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for San Diego to Garden City on December 11
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
Garden City, KSCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
Garden City, KSNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
Garden City, KSNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Santa Fe Depot
Garden City, KSNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Santa Fe Depot
Garden City, KSNo tags

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Get from San Diego to Garden City

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $320, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
1587 kmDistance
144kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Garden City, KS by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Garden City?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Garden City start at $320. The average price for this train route is around $320. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from San Diego to Garden City?

    The average train trip from San Diego to Garden City takes 1d 6h and covers 1587 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Diego to Garden City route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Garden City?

    The earliest train from San Diego to Garden City departs at 2:01pm. The latest train departs at 2:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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12-08
$360
12-09
$308
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$308
12-11
$308
12-12
$308
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Garden City, KS was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $308

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

You can expect to pay from $308 to $1,509 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Garden City, KS based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $308 which is on 2025-12-11.

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