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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Charleston, WV | Old Town San Diego | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Charleston, WV | Santa Fe Depot | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £206, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5644 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £365
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, WV, US to San Diego, CA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Charleston to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to San Diego start from £365. The average price for this train route is around £510. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Charleston to San Diego is 2d 19h, covering a distance of 2019 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 19h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to San Diego?
The earliest train from Charleston to San Diego departs at 20:29. And the latest train departs at 20:29.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £314To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charleston, WV, US to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £314 to £1,396 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £935, which is on 2025-12-17.
