Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to San Francisco.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Atlanta to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Based on 5203 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $471.00
Atlanta to San Francisco Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Atlanta to San Francisco was searched and found on Jun 18, 2025 with a price of $571To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Atlanta to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $571 to $2,967 for a train ticket from Atlanta to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $571 which is on 2025-06-18.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Atlanta and San Francisco, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Atlanta to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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 traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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