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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Memphis Central Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
Compare 2 ways to go from Memphis 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, 21 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5608 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 $432
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Memphis, TN 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.
How much is the train ticket from Memphis to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Memphis to San Diego start from $432. The average price for this train route is around $1,764. 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 Memphis to San Diego?
The average train ride duration from Memphis to San Diego is 2d 16h, covering a distance of 1555 miles (2508 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 16h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Memphis to San Diego route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Memphis to San Diego?
The earliest train departs from Memphis to San Diego at 10:40pm. And the latest train departs at 10:40pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Memphis, TN to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $627To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Memphis, TN to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $627 to $2,073 for a train ticket from Memphis, TN to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $1,909 which is on 2025-11-28.
