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

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Raleigh start from R 5 245. The average price for this train route is around R 9 274. 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 Raleigh?

The average train journey time from San Diego to Raleigh is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 3535 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 2h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

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

Train San Diego to Raleigh from R 7 476 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Raleigh on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		14:01	Santa Fe Depot	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	Cheapest
		14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures from San Diego to Raleigh on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		16:01	Santa Fe Depot	4d	19:41	Union Station	Cheapest
		16:10	Old Town San Diego	4d	19:41	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures from San Diego to Raleigh on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		14:01	Santa Fe Depot	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	Cheapest
		14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures from San Diego to Raleigh on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:01	Santa Fe Depot	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	Cheapest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
14:01	Santa Fe Depot	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	No tags
14:01	Santa Fe Depot	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	No tags
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	4d	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Raleigh on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	4d	19:41	Union Station	Cheapest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
14:01	Santa Fe Depot	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	No tags
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	4d	19:41	Union Station	No tags
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	4d	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Raleigh on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:01	Santa Fe Depot	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	Cheapest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 2h	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	4d	19:41	Union Station	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	4d	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:25 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 206, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

2d 14hAverage duration

3541 kmDistance

89kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 3 206 - R 13 128	Average duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 5 245 - R 45 017	Average duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 322kg 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 5 245

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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Raleigh start from R 5 245. The average price for this train route is around R 9 274. 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 Raleigh?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Raleigh is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 3535 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
The earliest train from San Diego to Raleigh 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

13/12

R 9 853

14/12

R 8 251

Today

R 7 476

16/12

R 13 969

17/12

R 46 127

18/12

R 54 344

19/12

R 59 476

20/12

R 14 486

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 7 476

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 Raleigh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 7 476 to R 75 409 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 13 969, which is on 2025-12-16.