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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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 | Santa Fe Depot | Union Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Union Station | Fastest | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Raleigh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 204, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5650 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 R 5 242
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Raleigh?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Raleigh start from R 5 242. The average price for this train route is around R 9 268. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Raleigh?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Raleigh is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 3535 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Raleigh 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 San Diego to Raleigh?
The earliest train from San Diego to Raleigh departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 7 471To 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 Raleigh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 7 471 to R 78 015 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 13 961, which is on 2025-12-16.
