Trains tickets from Lafayette (LA) to San Diego (CA), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to San Diego.

Average Price$211 - $467Average Duration2d 2h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$238 - $239Average Duration1d 23h
218kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lafayette to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $238, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
$238Cheapest ticket
218kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lafayette to San Diego: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$238
Average train trip duration1d 23h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure12:24pm
Distance1486 miles (2396 km)

Lafayette to San Diego Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lafayette to San Diego was searched and found on Jun 18, 2025 with a price of $330

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

You can expect to pay from $330 to $2,144 for a train ticket from Lafayette to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $330 which is on 2025-06-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Lafayette and San Diego is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Diego.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Diego, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Lafayette 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Lafayette to San Diego.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lafayette to San Diego?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Lafayette and San Diego is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $238 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $238. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Diego, choose the train, as it will take you from Lafayette to San Diego in about 1d 23h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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