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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Universal City, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
8 h 38 m
Average duration
8 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Universal City, 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 Universal City, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 1 trains that leave Universal City, CA for San Francisco, CA on Tue, Feb 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 17 the direct trains cover the 545 km distance in an average of 8 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 38 m .
On Tue, Feb 17 the slowest trains will take 8 h 38 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Universal City, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Universal City, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, and a flight costs an average of €144.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price | €144 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Universal City, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Universal City, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:20 PM Universal City, CA | 8h38 | 5:58 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Universal City, CA to San Francisco, CA
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Trains from Universal City, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 8h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 (€66) but you can travel from only $69 (€55) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 21:20, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (545 km) distance in 8h 38m.
Distance 338 miles (545 km) |
Average train duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€66) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 8h 38m |
First train 21:20 |
Last train 21:20 |
FAQs: Trains from Universal City, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Universal City, 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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