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Cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA
Showing times and prices for Oct 11
Cheapest
$85
Average
$135
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Cheapest
761 Pacific Surfliner
04:01AM13h59
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA06:00PMSan Francisco, CA
$851One-way
1 transfer
2nd Cheapest
769 Pacific Surfliner
08:01AM14h44
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:45PMSan Francisco, CA
$1251One-way
3 transfers
765 Pacific Surfliner
06:01AM16h44
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:45PMSan Francisco, CA
$1951One-way
2 transfers
San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 11
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak 761 Pacific Surfliner | 04:01AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 13h59 | 06:00PM San Francisco, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Amtrak 765 Pacific Surfliner | 06:01AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 16h44 | 10:45PM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
| Amtrak 769 Pacific Surfliner | 08:01AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h44 | 10:45PM San Francisco, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Fastest train times from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA
Showing times and prices for Oct 11
Fastest Journey
13 h 59 m
Average
15 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
738 km
It's difficult to get from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA without transferring at least once.
Fastest
761 Pacific Surfliner
04:01AM13h59
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA06:00PMSan Francisco, CA
$851One-way
1 transfer
2nd Fastest
769 Pacific Surfliner
08:01AM14h44
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:45PMSan Francisco, CA
$1251One-way
3 transfers
765 Pacific Surfliner
06:01AM16h44
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:45PMSan Francisco, CA
$1951One-way
2 transfers
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Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA
 Distance | 457 miles (737 km) |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 13 h 59 min |
 Average train ticket price | $88 (€76) |
 Direct train | No |
 Train providers | Amtrak |
Trains from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA cover the 457 miles (737 km) long trip taking on average 13 h 59 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $88 (€76), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $85 (€73).
Train providers: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA trains
Amtrak trains will get you to San Francisco, CA from San Diego, CA from $74 (€63). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA.
Train information from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA with Amtrak:
- Average Duration: 13 h 29 min
- Cheapest Price: $74
FAQs: Trains from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA
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Cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA can start from as little as $85 (€73) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is $88 (€76); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA train travel time is 13 h 59 min for the 457 mile (737 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA leaves at 10: 50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA leaves at 11: 01 AM.
Take the San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month for a train from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is January.
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