Train from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to San Diego on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Old Town San DiegoCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
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Gateway Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
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Gateway Station
Old Town San DiegoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 917, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
1d 23hAverage duration
2514 kmDistance
63kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 2 917 - R 10 191Average duration1d 23h
63kg CO₂e
Average priceR 4 121 - R 32 443Average duration2d 8h
229kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to San Diego?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to San Diego start from R 4 121. The average price for this train route is around R 6 699. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from St. Louis to San Diego?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to San Diego is 2d 8h, covering a distance of 2514 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to San Diego route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to San Diego?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to San Diego departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 19:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/12
R 8 234
12/12
R 4 619
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R 4 619
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R 6 660
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 619

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 4 619 to R 27 884 for a train ticket from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 619, which is on 2025-12-14.

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