The cheapest and fastest trains from California City, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
7 h 43 m
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from California City, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from California City, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 1 trains that leave California City, CA for San Francisco, CA on Sat, Apr 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 494 km distance in an average of 7 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 43 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 7 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:15 PM7h43California City, CA5:58 AMSan Francisco, CA$841One-way0 transfers
10:15 PM7h43California City, CA5:58 AMSan Francisco, CA$841One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for California City, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from California City, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 306 miles (494 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
California City, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for California City, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:55 PM California City, CA | 8h23 | 6:18 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from California City, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from California City, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 09:40, the last at 13:55. The fastest train covers the 306 miles (494 km) distance in 7h 43m.
Distance 306 miles (494 km) |
Average train duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 43m |
First train 9:40 AM |
Last train 1:55 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from California City, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between California City, CA and San Francisco, CA from $78 (€63). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from California City, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from California City, CA to San Francisco, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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