Trains tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX

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Next departures for San Diego to Dallas on August 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Dallas.

Average Price$109 - $413Average Duration1d 10h
48kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$187 - $360Average Duration1d 21h
173kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Dallas

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Dallas. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
$109Cheapest ticket
48kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$257
Average train trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure4:01pm
Distance1181 miles (1904 km)
Latest train departure4:10pm

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $222

To 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 Dallas, TX, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $222 to $921 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $259 which is on 2025-08-24.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Dallas, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Diego and Dallas 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.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Diego to Dallas while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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!

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.

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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