The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Boulder, CO
- Cheapest price on Nov 16
- $226
- Average ticket price on Nov 16
- $226
- Fastest journey on Nov 16
- 1 d 9 h 2 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 16
- 1 d 9 h 2 m
- Trains on Nov 16
- 1
- Distance
- 1502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Boulder, CO 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 Boulder, CO will cost around $226 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $226.
On Mon, Nov 16, we found 1 trains from San Francisco, CA to Boulder, CO, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 1502 km distance in an average of 1 d 9 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 9 h 2 m .
On Mon, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 1 d 9 h 2 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.

3:25 PM 33h02 San Francisco, CA 12:27 AM Boulder, CO $226 1 One-way 0 transfers

3:25 PM 33h02 San Francisco, CA 12:27 AM Boulder, CO $226 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Boulder, CO
Trains from San Francisco, CA to Boulder, CO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 33h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $231 but you can travel from only $168 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 08:46. The fastest train covers the 933 miles (1502 km) distance in 32h 53m.
Distance 933 miles (1502 km) |
Average train duration 33h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $231 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 32h 53m |
First train 7:00 AM |
Last train 8:46 AM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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