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

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Next departures from San Diego to Austin on 24 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Santa Fe Depot
Austin, TXNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
Austin, TXNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Santa Fe Depot
Austin, TXNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
Austin, TXNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Santa Fe Depot
Austin, TXNo 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, 17 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just €104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
1d 17hAverage duration
1867 kmDistance
47kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€104 - €417Average duration1d 17h
47kg CO₂e
Average price€170 - €913Average duration1d 15h
169kg CO₂e

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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Austin start from €170. The average price for this train route is around €272. 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 Austin?

    The average train journey time from San Diego to Austin is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1861 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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