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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 | Back Bay Station | Santa Fe Depot | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Back Bay Station | Old Town San Diego | Fastest | ||||
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| Train | Back Bay Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 584, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5754 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 6 312
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US 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 Boston to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to San Diego start from R 6 312. The average price for this train route is around R 8 968. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Boston to San Diego is 3d 7h, covering a distance of 4152 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to San Diego?
The earliest train from Boston to San Diego departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 12:57.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 06 Feb 2026 with a price of R 7 616To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 7 616 to R 35 299 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 7 616, which is on 2026-02-06.
