The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
$434
Average price
$443
Fastest journey
3 d 6 h 29 m
Average duration
3 d 7 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
3945 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD will cost around $443 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $434.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD without transferring at least 2 times.
5006 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr · 50 Cardinal
5006 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr · 41 Floridian · 178 Northeast Regional
5006 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr · 41 Floridian · 178 Northeast Regional
5006 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr · 50 CardinalTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €145. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 10h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €145, and a train costs an average of €341.
Distance: 2451 miles (3945 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€376 Average price | €176 Average price Cheapest | €247 Average price |
70h 58m Average total duration 70h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 67h 42m Average total duration 67h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration Fastest 10h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5006 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr · 41 Floridian · 178 Northeast Regional | 3:15 PM San Francisco, CA | 78h29 | 9:44 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 3 transfers | |
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Why should you book San Francisco to Baltimore trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from San Francisco to Baltimore. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD start from as low as $422 (€341) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $465 (€376) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 6 daily trains from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 77h 19m but the average duration is 70h 28m
Train Operators
- Travel from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD with Amtrak
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Amtrak.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA and arrive in Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
- First train typically departs at 06:55 AM and the last at 05:15 PM
Distance 2451 miles (3945 km) |
Average train duration 70h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $422 (€341) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 77h 19m |
First train 06:55 |
Last train 17:15 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and Baltimore, MD from $179 (€145). 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 San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Charles Street.
- The Helmand
- Tapas Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown
- The Ivy Hotel
- Hotel Revival Baltimore
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and MARC trains
- Hall 3: access to Light RailLink
- Light Rail: Baltimore Light RailLink
- Bus: Several MTA bus lines available
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