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Austin to San Francisco trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Austin and San Francisco takes 2d 4h and the fastest train takes 2d 3h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Austin to San Francisco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 4h
Duration
1,963 mi
Distance
$1,250
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Austin to San Francisco train times

Trains run twice a week between Austin and San Francisco. The service departs Austin at 7:22 PM in the evening, which arrives into San Francisco at 21:16:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 2d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakCaltrain2d 3h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakCaltrain2d 4h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Austin to San Francisco? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Austin to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,963.2 mi
  • Duration: 2d 4h

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Austin to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d.

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