Trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA

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Today26 Apr
from US$52
Tomorrow27 Apr
from US$52
Sun28 Apr
from US$52
Mon29 Apr
from US$52
Tue30 Apr
from US$52
Wed1 May
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Thu2 May
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Fri3 May
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Next departures to Los Angeles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    US$52
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    US$52
  • Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    US$68
  • Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    US$68
Train Los Angeles to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Train Los Angeles to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$60
Average train trip duration10h 27m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure07:13
Distance347 miles
Latest train departure19:13
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Amtrak Los Angeles San Francisco recent customer reviews

Staff were helpful and train and bus were very clean

Chelsea D.13 April 2024

Sham Trip. Sold as Amtrak train LA to SF 11 hrs. After 3 hr train ride, in Santa Barbara Amtrak unloaded all passengers onto a bus for 8 more hours. The clean train with power plug in, spacious leg room was replaced with a cramped bus, no lights, no leg room, greyhound quality. No where in the description did they say they were replacing the train with a BUS

Shelly W.5 December 2023

it very busy trip but smooth

Mohamed A.24 November 2023
US train company: Brightline

Los Angeles to San Francisco Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains6
Earliest and Latest Train Departures07:13 - 19:13
Minimum PriceUS$52
Average Ticket PriceUS$60
Minimum Trip Duration10h5m
Average Train Trip Duration10h27m
Distance347 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles - San Francisco

The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to San Francisco is US$60. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Los Angeles 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!

A train trip between Los Angeles and San Francisco is around 10h 27m, although the fastest train will take about 10h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 348 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Los Angeles to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/04
US$52
25/04
US$52
Today
US$52
27/04
US$52
28/04
US$52
29/04
US$52
30/04
US$52
01/05
US$52
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco was searched and found on 24 Apr 2024 with a price of US$52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$52 to US$94 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$52, which is on 2024-04-27.

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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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