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

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Philadelphia start from $296. The average price for this train route is around $695. 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 Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from San Diego to Philadelphia is 3d , covering a distance of 2363 miles (3811 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 21h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Diego to Philadelphia route?

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

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.

Train San Diego to Philadelphia from $502 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for San Diego to Philadelphia on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 21h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	2d 23h	4:28pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3d	5:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 21h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	2d 23h	4:28pm	30th Street Station	No 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 the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46bus per day

3d 2hAverage Duration

2343 milesDistance

94kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$153 - $842	Average Duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$296 - $3,050	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 347kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,652 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5652 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 $296

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 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.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Philadelphia start from $296. The average price for this train route is around $695. 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 Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from San Diego to Philadelphia is 3d , covering a distance of 2363 miles (3811 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Diego to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.
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.

Best price found

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$580

12/15

$558

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$2,001

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$586

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $558

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 $558 to $2,394 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 $586 which is on 2025-12-21.