The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanford, 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 Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hanford, CA for San Francisco, CA on Fri, May 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 9 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.
11:39 PM4h37Hanford, CA4:16 AMSan Francisco, CA$491One-way0 transfers
8:21 PM5h09Hanford, CA1:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$611One-way0 transfers
11:39 PM4h37Hanford, CA4:16 AMSan Francisco, CA$491One-way0 transfers
8:21 PM5h09Hanford, CA1:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $295.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $452 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A train is $395 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $452 (€361).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $53 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.17 (€-3.33). The journey takes 5h 6m versus 3h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:21 PM Hanford, CA | 5h09 | 1:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 37m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 7:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hanford, CA and San Francisco, CA from $49 (€39). 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 Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanford, 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hanford, CA to San Francisco, CA
- 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Local bus services available
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