Trains tickets from Champaign to San Francisco (CA), US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to San Francisco

Average PriceUS$257 - US$420Average Duration2d 12h
74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$476 - US$1,468Average Duration2d 12h
268kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Champaign to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$257, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2d 12hAverage Duration
US$257Cheapest ticket
74kgCO₂ emissions

Train Champaign to San Francisco: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$476
Average train trip duration2d 12h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance2947 km

Champaign to San Francisco Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Champaign - San Francisco

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Champaign to San Francisco cost?

    The average train ticket price from Champaign to San Francisco is US$476. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Champaign to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Champaign to San Francisco?

    A train trip between Champaign and San Francisco is around 2d 12h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 12h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2953 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Champaign and San Francisco?

    The number of trains from Champaign to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Champaign to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Champaign and San Francisco is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Francisco.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Champaign and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Champaign to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from San Francisco to Champaign

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