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Next departures from Galesburg to San Diego on 23 August
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Old Town San DiegoFastest
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Train Galesburg, IL to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$238
Average train trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure17:04
Distance1577 miles

Galesburg to San Diego Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Galesburg, IL - San Diego, CA, US

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Galesburg to San Diego cost?

    The average train ticket price from Galesburg to San Diego is US$238. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Galesburg to San Diego is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Galesburg to San Diego?

    A train trip between Galesburg and San Diego is around 1d 21h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1578 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Galesburg and San Diego?

    The number of trains from Galesburg to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Galesburg to San Diego by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Galesburg to San Diego?

    When taking the train from Galesburg to San Diego, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

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

You can expect to pay from US$203 to US$1,255 for a train ticket from Galesburg, IL to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$203, which is on 2025-08-23.

About Train Travel

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 Galesburg and San Diego is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Diego.

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

By choosing the train between Galesburg and San Diego, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Galesburg to San Diego.

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 travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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