Train tickets from Champaign to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures from Champaign to San Diego on 30 October
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Amtrak
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Old Town San DiegoNo tags
Amtrak
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Old Town San DiegoNo tags
Amtrak
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Santa Fe DepotNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Champaign to San Diego

busbud logoWe 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 2 days, 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 4hAverage duration
2703 kmDistance
68kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceUS$233 - US$368Average duration2d 4h
68kg CO₂e
Average priceUS$292 - US$320Average duration2d 4h
246kg CO₂e

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

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Average ticket priceUS$306
Average train trip duration2d 4h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure06:10
Distance2702 km
Latest train departure10:24

Champaign to San Diego Train

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

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

    The average train ticket price from Champaign to San Diego is US$306. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Champaign 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 Champaign to San Diego?

    A train trip between Champaign and San Diego is around 2d 4h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2705 km that separates the two cities.

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

    The number of trains from Champaign to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Champaign to San Diego by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

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

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 Champaign and San Diego is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Diego.

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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Champaign and San Diego compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

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.

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

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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