San Diego to Thornton by train
Thornton lies 1,349 km (839 mi) north-east of San Diego, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 15 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,646 km (1,023 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Diego | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 133,451 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | Santa Fe Depot, Old Town Transit Center, Sorrento Valley station | Original Thornton/88th station, Thornton Crossroads/104th station, Eastlake/124th station |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 80241 |
Clocks in Thornton are 1 h ahead of San Diego right now, so a 18 h 15 min journey lands 19 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Thornton from San Diego?
1,349 km (839 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Diego; by road roughly 1,646 km (1,023 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Thornton by train?
About 18 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Thornton?
Thornton is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Los_Angeles).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.