The cheapest and fastest trains from East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
10 h 47 m
Average duration
10 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
566 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Los Angeles, 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 East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 1 trains that leave East Los Angeles, CA for San Francisco, CA on Wed, Mar 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 the direct trains cover the 566 km distance in an average of 10 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 47 m .
On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest trains will take 10 h 47 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $162 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest |
11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 6615 AMTRAK | 2:50 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h40 | 12:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner | 2:50 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h04 | 11:54 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 6615 AMTRAK | 3:00 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h30 | 12:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner | 3:00 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 8h54 | 11:54 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight | 4:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h18 | 4:31 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 5619 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner | 4:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h45 | 4:58 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2 transfers | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK | 4:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h47 | 3:00 AM San Francisco, CA | 1 transfer | |
14 Coast Starlight · 6619 AMTRAK | 4:51 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h39 | 5:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 1 transfer | |
14 Coast Starlight · 6014 AMTRAK | 4:51 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h39 | 5:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 1 transfer | |
14 Coast Starlight | 4:51 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h40 | 4:31 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner | 5:55 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h01 | 2:56 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 6617 AMTRAK | 5:55 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h35 | 3:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner | 6:05 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 8h51 | 2:56 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 6617 AMTRAK | 6:05 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h25 | 3:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner | 7:55 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h03 | 4:58 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 6619 AMTRAK | 7:55 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h35 | 5:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 27 times per day, taking around 10h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) but you can travel from only $57 (€47) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 17:13, the last at 17:13. The fastest train covers the 351 miles (566 km) distance in 10h 47m.
Distance 351 miles (566 km) |
Average train duration 10h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 47m |
First train 17:13 |
Last train 17:13 |
Cheapest month Sep |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Amtrak from East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between East Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA from $57 (€47). 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 East Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
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