Train from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for El Paso to San Diego on July 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Union Depot
Santa Fe Depot
AmtrakTrain
Union Depot
Old Town San Diego
AmtrakTrain
Union Depot
Old Town San Diego
AmtrakTrain
Union Depot
Santa Fe Depot
AmtrakTrain
Union Depot
Santa Fe Depot

Compare 2 ways to go from El Paso to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, and with fares starting at just NOK 843, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d Average Duration
1014 kmDistance
25kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceNOK 843 - NOK 3,212Average Duration1d
25kg CO₂e
Average PriceNOK 1,364 - NOK 3,391Average Duration21h 17m
92kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Paso, US 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from El Paso to San Diego?

    The cheapest train tickets from El Paso to San Diego start at NOK 1,364. The average price for this train route is around NOK 1,835. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from El Paso to San Diego?

    The average train trip from El Paso to San Diego takes 21h 17m and covers 1011 km. The quickest train gets you there in 21h 2m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the El Paso to San Diego route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from El Paso to San Diego?

    The earliest train from El Paso to San Diego departs at 1:50pm. The latest train departs at 1:50pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07-14
NOK 1,494
07-15
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Today
NOK 3,255
07-17
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07-18
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07-19
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07-20
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07-21
NOK 1,494
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Jul 14, 2026 with a price of NOK 1,494

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

You can expect to pay from NOK 1,494 to NOK 6,787 for a train ticket from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 1,494 which is on 2026-07-21.

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