The cheapest and fastest trains from Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$1103
Average price
$1103
Fastest journey
4 d 8 h 52 m
Average duration
4 d 8 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
4166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Miami, FL to South 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 Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA will cost around $1103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1103.
Of the 1 trains that leave Miami, FL for South San Francisco, CA on Thu, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 4166 km distance in an average of 4 d 8 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 d 8 h 52 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 4 d 8 h 52 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.
3:05 PM104h52Miami, FL11:57 PMSouth San Francisco, CA$11031One-way0 transfers
3:05 PM104h52Miami, FL11:57 PMSouth San Francisco, CA$11031One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $253. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 10h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $253, and a train costs an average of $564.
Distance: 2588 miles (4166 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$1190 Average price | $570 Average price | $366 Average price Cheapest | $635 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
102h 0m Average total duration 101h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 82h 57m Average total duration 82h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration Fastest 10h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA:
A flight is $205 (€167) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA costing on average $570 (€466).
A flight is $824 (€673) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA costing on average $1190 (€972).
Other travel options to South San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 82h 27m.
Train takes on average 101h 30m.
Tickets start at around $1190 (€972) compared to roughly $635 (€518) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-554.94 (€-453.34). The journey takes 101h 30m versus 44h 33m 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
Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:05 PM Miami, FL | 104h52 | 11:57 PM South San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA
Trains from Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 101h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $564 (€461) but you can travel from only $210 (€171) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 11:05. The fastest train covers the 2588 miles (4166 km) distance in 104h 52m.
Distance 2588 miles (4166 km) |
Average train duration 101h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $564 (€461) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 104h 52m |
First train 6:55 AM |
Last train 11:05 AM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak from Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Miami, FL and South San Francisco, CA from $210 (€171). 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 Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Miami, FL to South 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 South San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Miami, FL to South San Francisco, CA
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 5:00 AM - 12:40 AM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from NW 37th Avenue
- The Knife Restaurant
- La Estacion American Brasserie
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- $1
- Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
- Hilton Miami Downtown
- Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Brightline services
- Metrorail: Green Line, Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
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