Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

While the train is the main method of transportation from New York to San Francisco, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

Question 2

Other ways to get from New York to San Francisco

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There are usually 27 daily bus trips available from New York to San Francisco.

Question 3

When are trains the most crowded?

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Trains departing from New York to San Francisco tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Question 4

Which train should you take from New York to San Francisco?

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Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects New York to San Francisco.  However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.

Question 5

What is the price of a train ticket from New York to San Francisco?

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In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from New York to San Francisco was $303.00. Considering the distance between New York and San Francisco, tickets on this route are relatively expensive. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 29 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $236.92 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Question 6

Is there a direct train from New York to San Francisco?

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There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Francisco to New York.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from New York to San Francisco?

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The distance between New York and San Francisco is approximately 2566 miles, or 4129 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 80 hours and 34 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 76 hours and 25 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs New York at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 9

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Question 10

Where is the train station in San Francisco?

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San Francisco has one train station.

Question 11

Where is the train station in New York?

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There is one train station in New York.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

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Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from New York to San Francisco. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 29 days before departure, you can save around $236.92. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!

Question 13

Monthly average prices

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Ticket prices for the train from New York to San Francisco often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in  when the average ticket price is only . If you're thinking of traveling from New York to San Francisco during , keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of  during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in , is to book your trip well in advance.

Question 14

Need a return trip from San Francisco to New York?

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Question 15

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.