The train between National City and San Francisco takes 15h 48m. There is at least one train per day from National City 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.
Trains run once daily between National City and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from National City is at 5:28 AM which arrives into San Francisco at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 15h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from National City to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from National City station and arriving at San Francisco station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.
National City to San Francisco train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
National City to San Francisco train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
The distance between National City and San Francisco is 744.5 km. The road distance is 968 km.
You can take a vehicle from 8th Street Station to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 16h 43m.
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