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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 | Amtrak Station | Old Town San Diego | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Amtrak Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Detroit to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 9 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just £236, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5625 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £236
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Detroit to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Detroit to San Diego start from £236. The average price for this train route is around £309. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Detroit to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Detroit to San Diego is 2d 9h, covering a distance of 1964 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Detroit to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Detroit to San Diego?
The earliest train from Detroit to San Diego departs at 06:26. And the latest train departs at 06:26.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £256To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £256 to £1,217 for a train ticket from Detroit, MI to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £256, which is on 2025-12-10.
