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

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Bloomington start from R 6 916. The average price for this train route is around R 18 479. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Diego to Bloomington is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 2648 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Bloomington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from San Diego to Bloomington departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 14:10.

Train San Diego to Bloomington from R 6 916 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from San Diego to Bloomington on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:01	Santa Fe Depot	2d 3h	19:25	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 3h	19:25	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:01	Santa Fe Depot	2d 1h	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 1h	17:32	Uptown Station	No tags
Train	16:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 16h	11:08	Uptown Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Bloomington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 4 082, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3d 3hAverage duration

2643 kmDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 4 082 - R 4 173	Average duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 6 916 - R 25 784	Average duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 241kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5650 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 6 916

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Bloomington, IL 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 San Diego to Bloomington?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Bloomington start from R 6 916. The average price for this train route is around R 18 479. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Bloomington?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Bloomington is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 2648 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Bloomington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Bloomington?
The earliest train from San Diego to Bloomington departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 14:10.