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

Next train departures

Next departures from San Diego to Dallas on 23 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Santa Fe Depot
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Santa Fe Depot
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Dallas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dallas. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just €97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
1d 11hAverage duration
1904 kmDistance
48kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€97 - €426Average duration1d 11h
48kg CO₂e
Average price€171 - €388Average duration1d 21h
173kg CO₂e

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

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Dallas start from €171. The average price for this train route is around €236. 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 Dallas?

    The average train journey time from San Diego to Dallas is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 1902 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of €227

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 Dallas, TX as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €227 to €1,393 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €227, which is on 2026-01-23.

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