The cheapest and fastest trains from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
9 h 58 m
Average duration
9 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
596 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rancho Cucamonga, CA for San Francisco, CA on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 596 km distance in an average of 9 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 58 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 9 h 58 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.
7:00 PM9h58Rancho Cucamonga, CA4:58 AMSan Francisco, CA$911One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM9h58Rancho Cucamonga, CA4:58 AMSan Francisco, CA$911One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $91, and a bus costs an average of $131.
Distance: 370 miles (596 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $188 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 31m Average total duration 15h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A train is $92 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $184 (€149).
A train is $96 (€77) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $188 (€152).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 1m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€74) compared to roughly $85 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.59 (€-5.32). The journey takes 9h 43m versus 6h 31m 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
Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 9h58 | 4:58 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $91 (€73) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 12:25. The fastest train covers the 370 miles (596 km) distance in 9h 58m.
Distance 370 miles (596 km) |
Average train duration 9h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€73) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 9h 58m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 12:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Rancho Cucamonga, CA and San Francisco, CA from $91 (€73). 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 Rancho Cucamonga, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rancho Cucamonga, 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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