The cheapest and fastest trains from Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fairfield, CA for San Francisco, CA on Sat, Mar 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 07 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Sat, Mar 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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 and train for Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$20 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Saturday, February 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
727 Capitol Corridor | 4:02 PM Fairfield/Vacaville Amtrak Station, Fairfield, CA | 1h04 | 5:06 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
729 Capitol Corridor | 5:29 PM Fairfield/Vacaville Amtrak Station, Fairfield, CA | 1h04 | 6:33 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
733 Capitol Corridor | 6:29 PM Fairfield/Vacaville Amtrak Station, Fairfield, CA | 1h04 | 7:33 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
741 Capitol Corridor | 9:29 PM Fairfield/Vacaville Amtrak Station, Fairfield, CA | 1h05 | 10:34 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
743 Capitol Corridor | 10:29 PM Fairfield/Vacaville Amtrak Station, Fairfield, CA | 1h05 | 11:34 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
745 Capitol Corridor | 12:29 AM Fairfield/Vacaville Amtrak Station, Fairfield, CA | 1h04 | 1:33 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
747 Capitol Corridor | 1:39 AM Fairfield/Vacaville Amtrak Station, Fairfield, CA | 1h05 | 2:44 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
749 Capitol Corridor | 3:29 AM Fairfield/Vacaville Amtrak Station, Fairfield, CA | 1h05 | 4:34 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Fairfield, CA | 1h03 | 4:33 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
751 Capitol Corridor | 5:29 AM Fairfield/Vacaville Amtrak Station, Fairfield, CA | 1h05 | 6:34 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 00:28 |
Last train 21:39 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Fairfield, CA and San Francisco, CA from $13 (€10). 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 Fairfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fairfield, 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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