How much is the train ticket from San Diego to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to New York City start from $281. The average price for this train route is around $603. 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 New York City?

The average train ride duration from San Diego to New York City is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 2424 miles (3910 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Diego to New York City route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to New York City?

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

Train San Diego to New York City from $295 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to New York City on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 23h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 23h	4:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 23h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New York City on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4d 3h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 23h	4:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 2h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New York City on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 5h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 23h	4:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New York City on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 23h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 23h	4:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d 2h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:00 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $226, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

74bus per day

3d 2hAverage Duration

2422 milesDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$226 - $1,002	Average Duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$281 - $3,321	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 356kg 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 $281

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 New York City 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 New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to New York City start from $281. The average price for this train route is around $603. 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 New York City?
The average train ride duration from San Diego to New York City is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 2424 miles (3910 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Diego to New York City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to New York City?
The earliest train departs from San Diego to New York City 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

$498

12/11

$1,906

Today

$731

12/13

$536

12/14

$542

12/15

$636

12/16

$537

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $498

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $498 to $3,328 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $536 which is on 2025-12-13.