Train Elgin IL - San Diego CA

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Travel information

Information about the train from Elgin to San Diego. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Elgin to San Diego. Best of all, getting from Elgin to San Diego is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $197. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from Elgin to San Diego is through Carpentersville. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

Elgin
Carpentersville
San Diego
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1
Train from Elgin IL to Carpentersville IL
Instructions Station Distance Duration
Walk to Elgin Transportation Center 0.5km 6m
Bus towards Crystal Lake Metra Station Elgin Transportation Center 12.1km 21m
Randall Rd & Binnie Rd
PACE
Step 2
Train from Carpentersville IL to San Diego CA

Carpentersville Station

San Diego Station

74h 29m

$197

Amtrak

Carpentersville Station

San Diego Station

74h 21m

$197

Amtrak

Carpentersville Station

San Diego Station

53h 2m

$197

Amtrak

Carpentersville Station

San Diego Station

52h 54m

$197

Amtrak

Carpentersville Station

San Diego Station

64h 41m

$232

Amtrak

Carpentersville Station

San Diego Station

47h 14m

$211

Amtrak

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Elgin to San Diego?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Elgin to San Diego we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $197 and the most expensive one to go to San Diego is approximately $232. .Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey: Elgin -> Carpentersville

What time is the first train from Elgin?

The first trains for the route we propose are:
Elgin -> Carpentersville: -
Carpentersville -> San Diego: 09:47

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

Why do I see more than one step on the route Elgin - San Diego?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- Elgin -> Carpentersville
2.- Carpentersville -> San Diego

How far is Elgin from San Diego?

The approximate distance between the two places is 3176 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 47h 33m (plus the time it takes to you to make: Elgin -> Carpentersville).

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