The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$2990
Average price
$2990
Fastest journey
3 d 7 h 16 m
Average duration
3 d 7 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
4054 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA will cost around $2990 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2990.
Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for South San Francisco, CA on Fri, May 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct trains cover the 4054 km distance in an average of 3 d 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 d 7 h 16 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest trains will take 3 d 7 h 16 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.
5:41 PM79h16Philadelphia, PA12:57 AMSouth San Francisco, CA$29901One-way0 transfers
5:41 PM79h16Philadelphia, PA12:57 AMSouth San Francisco, CA$29901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $215. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $215, and a train costs an average of $696.
Distance: 2519 miles (4054 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$1638 Average price | $565 Average price | $314 Average price Cheapest | $588 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
70h 37m Average total duration 70h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 67h 5m Average total duration 66h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 28m Average total duration Fastest 9h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA:
A flight is $251 (€203) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA costing on average $565 (€458).
A flight is $1323 (€1072) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA costing on average $1638 (€1326).
Other travel options to South San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 66h 35m.
Train takes on average 70h 7m.
Tickets start at around $1638 (€1326) compared to roughly $588 (€476) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1049.88 (€-850.32). The journey takes 70h 7m versus 42h 18m 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
Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA trains for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:42 PM Philadelphia, PA | 79h15 | 12:57 AM South San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 70h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $696 (€564) but you can travel from only $215 (€174) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 08:25. The fastest train covers the 2519 miles (4054 km) distance in 79h 15m.
Distance 2519 miles (4054 km) |
Average train duration 70h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $696 (€564) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 79h 15m |
First train 7:00 AM |
Last train 8:25 AM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and South San Francisco, CA from $215 (€174). 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 Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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