Train from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from El Paso to San Diego on 4 August
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Compare 2 ways to travel from El Paso to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day and with fares starting at just CA$123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
1d Average duration
629 milesDistance
25kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceCA$123 - CA$427Average duration1d
25kg CO₂e
Average priceCA$199 - CA$503Average duration21h 17m
92kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Paso, 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from El Paso to San Diego?

    The cheapest train tickets from El Paso to San Diego start from CA$199. The average price for this train route is around CA$266. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from El Paso to San Diego?

    The average train journey time from El Paso to San Diego is 21h 17m, covering a distance of 627 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21h 2m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the El Paso to San Diego route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from El Paso to San Diego departs at 13:50. And the latest train departs at 13:50.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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02/08
CA$483
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04/08
CA$408
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06/08
CA$298
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 6 Aug 2026 with a price of CA$298

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

You can expect to pay from CA$298 to CA$994 for a train ticket from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$298, which is on 2026-08-06.

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