Trains from San Diego, CA to Phoenix, AZ

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Train San Diego to Phoenix: Trip Overview

Train San Diego to Phoenix: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$136
Average train trip duration15h 12m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure3:26 PM
Distance481 km
Latest train departure4:10 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change
Train companies

Train companies

US train company: Brightline

San Diego to Phoenix Trains

Information about this train trip

Daily Trains4
Earliest and Latest Train Departures3:26PM - 4:10PM
Minimum PriceUS$127
Average Ticket PriceUS$136
Minimum Trip Duration14h35m
Average Train Trip Duration15h12m
Distance481 km
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego - Phoenix

The average train ticket price from San Diego to Phoenix is US$136. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Diego to Phoenix is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between San Diego and Phoenix is around 15h 12m, although the fastest train will take about 14h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 482 km that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from San Diego to Phoenix can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from San Diego to Phoenix by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from San Diego to Phoenix, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

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The cheapest trip from San Diego to Phoenix was searched and found on Apr 28, 2024 with a price of US$121

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

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 San Diego and Phoenix is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Phoenix.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Phoenix, 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 Phoenix 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 San Diego to Phoenix 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 travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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.

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