Train tickets from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Houston to San Diego on November 22
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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $202, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
1299 milesDistance
191kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$135 - $498Average Duration1d 22h
52kg CO₂e
Average Price$202 - $389Average Duration1d 16h
191kg CO₂e

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

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11/19
$315
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11/22
$373
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $315

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

You can expect to pay from $315 to $1,176 for a train ticket from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $373 which is on 2025-11-22.

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