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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Springfield Station | Old Town San Diego | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Springfield Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Springfield Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Springfield Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Springfield Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Springfield 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, 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5752 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 £179
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Springfield, IL 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 Springfield to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Springfield to San Diego start from £179. The average price for this train route is around £249. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Springfield to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Springfield to San Diego is 2d 6h, covering a distance of 1599 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Springfield to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Springfield to San Diego?
The earliest train from Springfield to San Diego departs at 08:22. And the latest train departs at 17:26.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 1 Feb 2026 with a price of £236To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Springfield, IL to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £236 to £956 for a train ticket from Springfield, IL to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £236, which is on 2026-02-01.
