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Trip Overview

The train between Long Beach and San Francisco takes 12h 44m. There is at least one train per day from Long Beach 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.

12h 44m
Duration
493 mi
Distance
$283
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Long Beach to San Francisco train times

Trains run once daily between Long Beach and San Francisco. The service departs Long Beach at 8:32 AM in the morning, which arrives into San Francisco at 21:16:00. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Beach 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 Long Beach to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 493.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Long Beach Station to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 13h 34m.

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