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San DiegoEugene

San Diego to Eugene by train

Eugene lies 1,361 km (846 mi) north of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 18 h 25 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,661 km (1,032 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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San DiegoEugene
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population1.4 million176,654
Elevation20 m (66 ft)132 m (433 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordSanta Fe Depot, Old Town Transit Center, Sorrento Valley stationOregon Electric Station
Postal codes92101–9219997401–97440

Where to book trains from San Diego to Eugene

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Staying in Eugene

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Common questions

How far is Eugene from San Diego?

1,361 km (846 mi) in a straight line, north of San Diego; by road roughly 1,661 km (1,032 mi).

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Eugene by train?

About 18 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between San Diego and Eugene?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

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.