Train from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for St. Louis to San Diego on May 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Old Town San DiegoCheapestFastest
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Gateway Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
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Gateway Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
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Gateway Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
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Gateway Station
Old Town San DiegoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just DKK 838, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
2d 3hAverage Duration
1556 milesDistance
63kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceDKK 838 - DKK 3,158Average Duration2d 3h
63kg CO₂e
Average PriceDKK 1,334 - DKK 3,032Average Duration2d 15h
229kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US 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 St. Louis to San Diego?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to San Diego start from DKK 1,334. The average price for this train route is around DKK 1,618. 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 St. Louis to San Diego?

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to San Diego is 2d 15h, covering a distance of 1559 miles (2514 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the St. Louis to San Diego 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 St. Louis to San Diego?

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to San Diego at 6:35am. And the latest train departs at 8:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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05/01
DKK 2,444
Today
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05/03
DKK 1,758
05/04
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05/05
DKK 1,268
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on May 5, 2026 with a price of DKK 1,268

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from DKK 1,268 to DKK 13,579 for a train ticket from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at DKK 1,268 which is on 2026-05-05.

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