The train between Raleigh and San Francisco takes 3d 11h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Raleigh 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 4 times a week between Raleigh and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 9:17 AM which arrives into San Francisco at 5:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 3d 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at San Francisco station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 11h.
Raleigh to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
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The distance between Raleigh and San Francisco is 3,870.1 km. The road distance is 5,606 km.
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 3d 7h.