How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Austin?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Austin start from £207. The average price for this train route is around £340. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Austin?

The average train journey time from San Diego to Austin is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1152 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Austin 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 San Diego to Austin?

The earliest train from San Diego to Austin departs at 16:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

Train San Diego to Austin from £207 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from San Diego to Austin on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 15h	09:24	Austin, TX	No tags
Train	16:10	Old Town San Diego	1d 15h	09:24	Austin, TX	No tags
Train	16:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 14h	09:24	Austin, TX	No tags
Train	16:10	Old Town San Diego	1d 14h	09:24	Austin, TX	No tags
Train	16:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 15h	09:24	Austin, TX	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 19hAverage duration

1158 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£89 - £329	Average duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£207 - £779	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 169kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 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 £207

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Austin, TX, 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 San Diego to Austin?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Austin start from £207. The average price for this train route is around £340. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Austin?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Austin is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1152 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Austin 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 San Diego to Austin?
The earliest train from San Diego to Austin departs at 16:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.