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Trip Overview

The train between Durham and San Francisco takes 3d 22h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Durham 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.

3d 22h
Duration
3,509 mi
Distance
$2,323
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Durham to San Francisco train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Durham and San Francisco. The service departs Durham at 10:17 PM at night, which arrives into San Francisco at 17:32:00. All services require a transfer at Raleigh Union Station and take an average of 3d 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakBART3d 22h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakBART3d 22h • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakBART3d 22h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,509.4 mi
  • Duration: 3d 22h

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Raleigh Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 3d 8h.

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