Trains tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Lafayette, LA

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Next departures from San Diego to Lafayette on 26 October
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Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Lafayette, LANo tags
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Lafayette, LANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Lafayette

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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 22hAverage duration
1489 milesDistance
60kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceUS$155 - US$291Average duration1d 22h
60kg CO₂e
Average priceUS$204 - US$205Average duration1d 23h
218kg CO₂e

Train San Diego, CA, US to Lafayette, LA: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$204
Average train trip duration1d 23h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure16:01
Distance1488 miles
Latest train departure16:10

San Diego to Lafayette Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Lafayette, LA

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from San Diego to Lafayette cost?

    The average train ticket price from San Diego to Lafayette is US$204. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Diego to Lafayette is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from San Diego to Lafayette?

    A train trip between San Diego and Lafayette is around 1d 23h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 23h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1487 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between San Diego and Lafayette?

    The number of trains from San Diego to Lafayette can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from San Diego to Lafayette by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from San Diego to Lafayette?

    When taking the train from San Diego to Lafayette, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on 24 Oct 2025 with a price of US$281

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Diego and Lafayette is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Lafayette.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Lafayette, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Diego and Lafayette, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Diego to Lafayette and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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