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

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Raleigh on 17 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Union StationCheapest
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Union StationFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 03:13 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
2d 14hAverage duration
2194 milesDistance
88kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£143 - £582Average duration2d 14h
88kg CO₂e
Average price£233 - £2,580Average duration3d 2h
322kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh 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 San Diego to Raleigh?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Raleigh start from £233. The average price for this train route is around £1,369. 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 San Diego to Raleigh?

    The average train journey time from San Diego to Raleigh is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 2192 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from San Diego to Raleigh departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
14/12
£366
15/12
£332
Today
£619
17/12
£2,044
18/12
£2,408
19/12
£2,636
20/12
£642
21/12
£575
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £332

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 Raleigh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £332 to £3,342 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £575, which is on 2025-12-21.

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