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03/24/2025
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Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by train

The journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by train is 347.81 mi and takes 10 hr 16 min. There are 15 connections per day, with the first departure at 1:00 AM and the last at 1:00 PM. It is possible to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by train for as little as $47.80 or as much as $146.30. The best price for this journey is $47.80.

Lowest Price $47.80
Journey Duration 10 hr 16 min
Connection per Day 15
Lowest Price $47.80
Highest Price $146.30
First Departure 1:00 AM
Last Departure 1:00 PM
Distance 347.81 mi
Departure Los Angeles, CA
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Amtrak

Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA Train Times

Departure date
Monday, Mar 24, 2025

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Best time to book Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA travel

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Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $44.39 to $70.51 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 37% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA

The cheapest Los Angeles, CA - San Francisco, CA train tickets can be found for as low as $97.89 if you’re lucky, or $165.11 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $254.79.

Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by train

When travelling to San Francisco, CA by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
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Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
39.18kg
Bus
41.98kg
Flight
111.95kg
Car
89.56kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA are 39.18kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA? By taking the train between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA you will save 72.77kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 2.8kg compared to a bus and 50.38kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
A train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is $69.06. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $47.80.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is $47.80. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA by train?
Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is 347.81 mi.
How long does the train between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA take?
Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is on average 10 hr 16 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 9 hr 30 min.
How many train connections per day go from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA has 15 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 1:00 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 1:00 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $47.80 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA is 9 hr 30 min.
Is there a direct train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct train between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by train?
The train journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA creates 39.18kg of CO2 emissions.

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