Trains tickets from Dallas (TX) to San Diego (CA), US

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Next departures to San Diego

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dallas to San Diego.

Average Price$103 - $436Average Duration1d 13h
48kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$187 - $304Average Duration1d 23h
173kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Dallas to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 13hAverage Duration
$103Cheapest ticket
48kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dallas to San Diego: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$220
Average train trip duration1d 23h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure12:00pm
Distance1181 miles (1904 km)

Dallas to San Diego Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dallas to San Diego was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $227

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

You can expect to pay from $227 to $1,589 for a train ticket from Dallas to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $227 which is on 2025-05-07.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Diego you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Dallas and San Diego compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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