Next departures

Next departures from Tacoma to San Diego on 25 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Tacoma Dome Station
Santa Fe DepotCheapest
Amtrak
Tacoma Dome Station
Old Town San DiegoFastest
Amtrak
Tacoma Dome Station
Old Town San DiegoNo tags
Amtrak
Tacoma Dome Station
Old Town San DiegoNo tags
Amtrak
Tacoma Dome Station
Old Town San DiegoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tacoma to San Diego

Average priceUS$88 - US$267Average duration1d 23h
42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$168 - US$320Average duration1d 14h
152kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tacoma to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 23hAverage duration
US$88Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Train Tacoma to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$283
Average train trip duration1d 14h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure10:43
Distance1039 miles

Tacoma to San Diego Train

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

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

    The average train ticket price from Tacoma to San Diego is US$283. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Tacoma to San Diego 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 Tacoma to San Diego?

    A train trip between Tacoma and San Diego is around 1d 14h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 9h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1040 miles that separates the two cities.

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

    The number of trains from Tacoma to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Tacoma to San Diego by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

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

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
22/09
US$208
23/09
US$208
Today
US$208
25/09
US$170
26/09
US$170
27/09
US$187
28/09
No data
29/09
US$208
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tacoma to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 25 Sept 2025 with a price of US$170

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

You can expect to pay from US$170 to US$1,794 for a train ticket from Tacoma to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$170, which is on 2025-09-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, explore station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

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 Tacoma and San Diego, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Tacoma to San Diego.

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 travelling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, 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 60m under the Great Wall of China!

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.

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Train from San Diego, CA, US to Tacoma

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