Train from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to San Diego on 3 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Old Town San DiegoCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Old Town San DiegoNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:26 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis 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, 23 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
1d 23hAverage duration
1559 milesDistance
63kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£123 - £465Average duration1d 23h
63kg CO₂e
Average price£185 - £1,456Average duration2d 8h
229kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to San Diego?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to San Diego start from £185. The average price for this train route is around £274. 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 St. Louis to San Diego?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to San Diego is 2d 8h, covering a distance of 1559 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to San Diego 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 St. Louis to San Diego?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to San Diego departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 19:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
30/11
£344
01/12
£1,098
Today
£178
03/12
£299
04/12
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05/12
£178
06/12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £178

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

You can expect to pay from £178 to £1,223 for a train ticket from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £178, which is on 2025-12-05.

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