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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to BloomingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $238, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego, CA, US to Bloomington, IL: Trip Overview
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Based on 5534 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $316
San Diego to Bloomington Train
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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on Oct 21, 2025 with a price of $304To 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 Bloomington, IL, as early as possible.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Bloomington, 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 San Diego and Bloomington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Diego to Bloomington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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