Compare 2 ways to go from New York to San Diego.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York to San DiegoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New York to San Diego: Trip Overview
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Based on 5089 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 $306.00
New York to San Diego Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New York to San Diego was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $339To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York to San Diego, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $339 to $1,961 for a train ticket from New York to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $339 which is on 2025-05-04.
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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.
By choosing the train between New York and San Diego, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from New York to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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