The cheapest and fastest trains from Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
8 h 40 m
Average duration
9 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
557 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 3 trains that leave Pasadena, CA for San Francisco, CA on Sun, Mar 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct trains cover the 557 km distance in an average of 9 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest trains will take 11 h 40 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 Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 346 miles (557 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$93 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $190 Average price |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5415 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 6615 AMTRAK | 3:05 PM Pasadena, CA | 9h25 | 12:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
5419 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 6619 AMTRAK | 8:05 PM Pasadena, CA | 9h25 | 5:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 8h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 346 miles (557 km) distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 346 miles (557 km) |
Average train duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 40m |
First train 01:00 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Pasadena, CA and San Francisco, CA from $49 (€40). 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 Pasadena, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pasadena, 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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