How much does a train ticket cost from Chico to San Diego?

The cheapest train tickets from Chico to San Diego start from £93. The average price for this train route is around £165. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Chico to San Diego?

The average train journey time from Chico to San Diego is 20h 52m, covering a distance of 549 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15h 38m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Chico to San Diego route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chico to San Diego?

The earliest train from Chico to San Diego departs at 04:12. And the latest train departs at 04:12.

Train Chico to San Diego from £93 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 24 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
04:12	Chico	20h 38m	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 25 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
04:12	Chico	20h 38m	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 26 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
04:12	Chico	20h 38m	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	1d 1h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 28 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
04:12	Chico	20h 38m	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	1d 1h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 29 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
04:12	Chico	20h 38m	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	1d 1h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Diego on 30 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
04:12	Chico	20h 38m	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
04:12	Chico	20h 52m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 20:56 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chico to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 20 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just £93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 52mAverage duration

549 milesDistance

80kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£78 - £295	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£93 - £909	Average duration20h 52m	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,667 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5667 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 £80

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chico to San Diego, CA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Chico to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Chico to San Diego start from £93. The average price for this train route is around £165. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chico to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Chico to San Diego is 20h 52m, covering a distance of 549 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15h 38m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chico to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chico to San Diego?
The earliest train from Chico to San Diego departs at 04:12. And the latest train departs at 04:12.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

21/12

£268

22/12

£117

Today

£174

24/12

£117

25/12

£117

26/12

£111

27/12

No data

28/12

£117

The cheapest trip from Chico to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 26 Dec 2025 with a price of £111

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

You can expect to pay from £111 to £345 for a train ticket from Chico to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £111, which is on 2025-12-26.