Find train tickets to San Francisco
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Cheapest day | Friday |
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Most expensive day | Saturday |
Average price (round-trip) | $116 |
Average price (one-way) | $54 |
Top tips for finding San Francisco train tickets
- There are two main train stations that serve the San Francisco area, and they are known as Emeryville Station and King Street Station. Emeryville Station is a popular destination for trains to San Francisco that are serviced by Amtrak and it can be found just over 10 miles from the city center. King Street Station is placed on the Caltrain commuter rail line and is located approximately 3 miles from downtown San Francisco.
- If you will be taking a train to San Francisco for work-related reasons, you may want to arrive at King Street Station. This station is closest to downtown San Francisco and the city’s Financial District, which is where you will find many office buildings and banks. If you arrive here, you can be close to wherever you will have your meeting, conference, or convention.
- Emeryville Station is equipped with a variety of services and amenities for travelers, including public restrooms, outlets, and drinking fountains. There are also payphones, as well as ATM machines in case you need to take out cash. If you would like a snack or drink, you can head to one of the several vending machines in the station.
- King Street Station has a few facilities for travelers that have disabilities or limited mobility. For example, the restrooms, ticket offices, and platforms of the train are all accessible for passengers that are in wheelchairs. Station employees are also available to help with anything you may need, such as disembarking your train, gathering your luggage, or moving throughout the station.
- Looking for cheap train tickets to San Francisco? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Fresno $48, from Bakersfield $74, from San Luis Obispo $89
- San Francisco's most searched train station on KAYAK is San Francisco Caltrain. It is located 1 mile from the city center.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to San Francisco in the morning.
FAQs when traveling to San Francisco by train
What is the most popular train station in San Francisco?
San Francisco Caltrain and San Francisco Ferry Building are the most searched stations in San Francisco by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to San Francisco?
Amtrak is the only train company serving San Francisco.
How long is the train journey to San Francisco from the closest popular cities?
Santa Barbara to San Francisco - 9h 10m
San Jose to San Francisco - 1h 15m
Bakersfield to San Francisco - 6h 03m
Sacramento to San Francisco - 1h 41m
San Luis Obispo to San Francisco - 6h 26m
Fresno to San Francisco - 3h 58m
Santa Clara to San Francisco - 1h 02m
Will I have access to free Wi-Fi on my train to San Francisco?
If you will be traveling with Amtrak to San Francisco, rest assured that you will have free and unlimited access to Wi-Fi for the duration of your trip. You will even be provided with an outlet to help keep your electronic devices charged during your journey. If you will instead be traveling with Caltrain, you may also have free access to Wi-Fi. Whether or not this service is offered will depend on the specific train that you will be traveling on.
How can I travel from Emeryville Station to the city center of San Francisco?
There are a few different options for traveling from Emeryville Station to the city center of San Francisco, depending on how quickly you would like to arrive at your destination. A convenient choice is driving, as the journey will normally last you between 15 and 20min if there is no additional traffic. You can also use public transportation, such as local bus lines 802, 800, and 714, which can take you up to 1h 30min. A single bus ticket generally costs around $2.25.
Where can I go on a day trip from San Francisco if I would like to travel by train?
For a fun day trip, you can always head to Sacramento, a city that is known for being the capital of California and for having a variety of museums and attractions related to the Gold Rush era. San Jose is also a nice town to spend the day in, as it has Spanish architecture dating back to the 1800s and several museums teaching visitors about science and technology.
Am I allowed to bring a pet with me on my train to San Francisco?
Train tickets to Sacramento that are purchased through Amtrak will allow you to bring a small pet on board with you. Keep in mind that you must keep your pet in a carrier at all times. Caltrain does not allow its passengers to bring pets on their trains. However, service animals are always allowed on journeys that are operated by each of these companies.
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