Train from San Diego, CA, US to Cincinnati: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for San Diego to Cincinnati on December 19
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Santa Fe Depot
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Old Town San Diego
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Santa Fe Depot
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Old Town San Diego
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Santa Fe Depot
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $445, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
2d 6hAverage Duration
1869 milesDistance
75kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$445 - $535Average Duration2d 6h
75kg CO₂e
Average Price$355 - $355Average Duration2d 10h
274kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Cincinnati start from $355. The average price for this train route is around $355. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from San Diego to Cincinnati is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 1865 miles (3008 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the San Diego to Cincinnati route?

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Cincinnati?

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

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Cincinnati?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Cincinnati is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $355 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $355. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Cincinnati, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Cincinnati in about 2d 6h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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