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

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Boston start from R 4 638. The average price for this train route is around R 16 089. 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 Boston?

The average train journey time from San Diego to Boston is 3d 5h, covering a distance of 4144 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 3h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Boston route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from San Diego to Boston departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

Train San Diego to Boston from R 7 019 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
16:10	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
16:10	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	21:58	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:10	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	21:58	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	21:58	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:10	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	20:32	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	21:58	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 7h	00:15	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:31 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 760, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

3d 8hAverage duration

4152 kmDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 760 - R 14 628	Average duration3d 8h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 638 - R 50 174	Average duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 377kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 4 638

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 Boston, MA, 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 San Diego to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Boston start from R 4 638. The average price for this train route is around R 16 089. 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 Boston?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Boston is 3d 5h, covering a distance of 4144 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 3h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Boston?
The earliest train from San Diego to Boston departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 8 558

11/12

R 4 755

Today

R 8 731

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R 7 814

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R 9 146

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R 7 019

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R 12 759

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 755

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 Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 4 755 to R 58 242 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 7 019, which is on 2025-12-15.