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

Next train departures

Next departures for San Diego to Philadelphia on February 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
30th Street StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Old Town San Diego
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Old Town San Diego
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Old Town San Diego
30th Street StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day
3d 1hAverage Duration
2369 milesDistance
96kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$162 - $818Average Duration3d 1h
96kg CO₂e
Average Price$320 - $2,727Average Duration3d
347kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Philadelphia start from $320. The average price for this train route is around $554. 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 Philadelphia?

    The average train ride duration from San Diego to Philadelphia is 3d , covering a distance of 2363 miles (3810 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train departs from San Diego to Philadelphia 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $372

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $372 to $2,076 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $372 which is on 2026-02-02.

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