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

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Boston start from $269. The average price for this train route is around $931. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Boston?

The average train ride duration from San Diego to Boston is 3d 5h, covering a distance of 2569 miles (4144 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3d 3h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Diego to Boston route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Boston?

The earliest train departs from San Diego to Boston at 2:01pm. And the latest train departs at 4:10pm.

Train San Diego to Boston from $406 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Boston on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	9:58pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Boston on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	9:58pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Boston on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	9:58pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Boston on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	9:58pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Boston on December 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4d 1h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:24pm	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 4h	9:58pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 7h	12:15am	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

3d 8hAverage Duration

2574 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$160 - $847	Average Duration3d 8h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$269 - $2,903	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $269

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Boston, MA, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $269. The average price for this train route is around $931. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Boston?
The average train ride duration from San Diego to Boston is 3d 5h, covering a distance of 2569 miles (4144 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3d 3h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Diego to Boston route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 14 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Boston?
The earliest train departs from San Diego to Boston at 2:01pm. And the latest train departs at 4:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$495

12/11

$275

Today

$505

12/13

$452

12/14

$529

12/15

$406

12/16

$738

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $275

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 $275 to $3,369 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 $406 which is on 2025-12-15.