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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 11 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: May 13 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Santa Fe DepotOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to San DiegoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Salt Lake City to San Diego: Trip Overview
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Based on 5109 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 $215.00
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to San Diego was searched and found on May 11, 2025 with a price of $227To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to San Diego, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $227 to $649 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City 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 2025-05-11.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Diego, 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 Salt Lake City 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.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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.
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.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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