The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$214
Average price
$214
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h 52 m
Average duration
1 d 9 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1485 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Fe, NM 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 Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA will cost around $214 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $214.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Fe, NM for San Francisco, CA on Mon, May 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 1485 km distance in an average of 1 d 9 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 9 h 52 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 1 d 9 h 52 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.
6:45 PM33h52Santa Fe, NM4:37 AMSan Francisco, CA$2141One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM33h52Santa Fe, NM4:37 AMSan Francisco, CA$2141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and train for Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $214. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $214, and a flight costs an average of $245.
Distance: 922 miles (1485 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$214 Average price Cheapest | $436 Average price |
34h 22m Average total duration 33h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA:
A train is $221 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA costing on average $436 (€353).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 33h 52m.
Live departures
Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:45 PM Santa Fe, NM | 33h52 | 4:37 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 33h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $214 (€173) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:46, the last at 13:23. The fastest train covers the 922 miles (1485 km) distance in 33h 52m.
Distance 922 miles (1485 km) |
Average train duration 33h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $214 (€173) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 33h 52m |
First train 7:46 AM |
Last train 1:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Trains from Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Fe, NM 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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