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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 | Old Town San Diego | Tacoma Dome Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Tacoma Dome Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Tacoma Dome Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Tacoma Dome Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Tacoma Dome Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Tacoma
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5637 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 3 100
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Tacoma start from R 3 100. The average price for this train route is around R 3 762. 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 Tacoma?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Tacoma is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1675 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 12h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Tacoma route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Tacoma?
The earliest train from San Diego to Tacoma departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.
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 Tacoma was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 975To 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 Tacoma as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 975 to R 12 556 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 877, which is on 2025-12-13.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Tacoma?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Tacoma 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 3 762 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 3 100. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Tacoma, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Tacoma in about 1d 12h – that's the fastest way to get there!
