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

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to San Diego start from R 8 203. The average price for this train route is around R 11 479. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Charleston to San Diego is 2d 19h, covering a distance of 3255 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to San Diego route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Charleston to San Diego departs at 20:29. And the latest train departs at 20:29.

Train Charleston to San Diego from R 7 058 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charleston to San Diego on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:29	Charleston, WV	2d 19h	12:53	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
Train	20:29	Charleston, WV	2d 19h	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	20:29	Charleston, WV	2d 19h	12:53	Old Town San Diego	No tags
Train	20:29	Charleston, WV	2d 19h	13:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	20:29	Charleston, WV	2d 19h	13:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to San Diego on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	20:29	Charleston, WV	2d 19h	12:53	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
	Train	20:29	Charleston, WV	2d 19h	13:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:57 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston 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, 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 4 638, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2d 11hAverage duration

3256 kmDistance

81kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 4 638 - R 8 816	Average duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 8 203 - R 24 888	Average duration2d 19h	CO₂ emissions 296kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 644 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5644 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 8 203

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, WV, 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 Charleston to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to San Diego start from R 8 203. The average price for this train route is around R 11 479. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Charleston to San Diego is 2d 19h, covering a distance of 3255 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to San Diego?
The earliest train from Charleston to San Diego departs at 20:29. And the latest train departs at 20:29.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 23 473

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R 7 058

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R 21 051

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 7 058

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

You can expect to pay from R 7 058 to R 31 430 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, 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 21 051, which is on 2025-12-17.