How much is the train ticket from Baltimore to San Diego?

The cheapest train tickets from Baltimore to San Diego start from R 9 044. The average price for this train route is around R 10 727. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Baltimore to San Diego?

The average train journey time from Baltimore to San Diego is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 3690 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Baltimore to San Diego route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Baltimore to San Diego?

The earliest train from Baltimore to San Diego departs at 09:34. And the latest train departs at 13:28.

Train Baltimore to San Diego from R 4 948 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Baltimore to San Diego on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:34	Penn Station	3d 6h	12:53	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:34	Penn Station	3d 6h	13:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Baltimore to San Diego on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:23	Penn Station	3d	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
Train	13:23	Penn Station	3d	10:53	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Train	11:18	Penn Station	3d 2h	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	11:18	Penn Station	3d 2h	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	11:18	Penn Station	3d 2h	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Baltimore to San Diego on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:23	Penn Station	3d	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
Train	13:23	Penn Station	3d	10:53	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Train	11:18	Penn Station	3d 2h	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	11:18	Penn Station	3d 2h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Baltimore to San Diego on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:23	Penn Station	3d	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
Train	13:23	Penn Station	3d	10:53	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Train	11:18	Penn Station	3d 2h	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	11:18	Penn Station	3d 2h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Baltimore to San Diego on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:18	Penn Station	3d 2h	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
Train	13:23	Penn Station	3d	10:53	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Train	13:23	Penn Station	3d	11:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	11:18	Penn Station	3d 2h	10:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:09 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Baltimore 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 2 days, 21 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 6 947, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

2d 21hAverage duration

3686 kmDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 6 947 - R 9 680	Average duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 9 044 - R 13 538	Average duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 336kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 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 R 9 044

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Baltimore to San Diego, CA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Baltimore to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Baltimore to San Diego start from R 9 044. The average price for this train route is around R 10 727. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Baltimore to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Baltimore to San Diego is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 3690 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Baltimore to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Baltimore to San Diego?
The earliest train from Baltimore to San Diego departs at 09:34. And the latest train departs at 13:28.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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R 7 784

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R 35 979

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R 6 868

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R 41 099

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R 27 503

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R 37 605

The cheapest trip from Baltimore to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 6 868

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

You can expect to pay from R 6 868 to R 62 392 for a train ticket from Baltimore to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 6 868, which is on 2025-12-15.