Trains tickets from Dallas, TX to San Francisco, US

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Next departures to San Francisco

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dallas to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$128 - $493Average Duration1d 19h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$1,751 - $1,751Average Duration3d 4h
217kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Dallas to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 19hAverage Duration
$128Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dallas, TX to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$1,751
Average train trip duration3d 4h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:40pm
Distance1477 miles (2381 km)

Dallas to San Francisco Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/26
$341
07/27
$487
Today
$397
07/29
$437
07/30
$261
07/31
No data
08/01
$463
08/02
$341
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $261

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

You can expect to pay from $261 to $1,918 for a train ticket from Dallas, TX to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $261 which is on 2025-07-30.

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 Dallas 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.

By choosing the train between Dallas 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 Dallas to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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

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 traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from San Francisco, US to Dallas, TX

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