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Trip Overview

The train between Gaithersburg and San Francisco takes 3d 4h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Gaithersburg 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 4h
Duration
3,169 mi
Distance
$2,098
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Gaithersburg to San Francisco train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Gaithersburg and San Francisco. The service departs Gaithersburg at 4:12 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into San Francisco at 17:32:00. All services require a transfer at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakBART3d 4h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakBART3d 4h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakBART3d 4h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakBART3d 4h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,169.1 mi
  • Duration: 3d 4h

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 3d 1h.

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