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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to HoustonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5536 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 $202
San Diego to Houston Train
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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Oct 22, 2025 with a price of $194To 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 Houston, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $194 to $1,043 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $267 which is on 2025-10-24.
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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 Houston is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Houston.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Houston, 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 Houston, 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 Houston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, 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 60 m 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 traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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