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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 | Santa Fe Depot | Gallup Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Gallup Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Gallup Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Gallup Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Gallup Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Gallup
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Gallup. The journey takes about 16 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 906, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5657 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 1 906
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Gallup 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 Gallup?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Gallup start from R 1 906. The average price for this train route is around R 2 546. 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 Gallup?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Gallup is 16h 44m, covering a distance of 837 km. The quickest train can get you there in 16h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Gallup 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 San Diego to Gallup?
The earliest train from San Diego to Gallup departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 14:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Gallup was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 096To 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 Gallup as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 096 to R 11 681 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Gallup based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 096, which is on 2025-12-24.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Gallup?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Gallup is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 2 546 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 906. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Gallup, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Gallup in about 16h 44m – that's the fastest way to get there!
