The average train between Salem and San Francisco takes 17h 41m and the fastest train takes 17h 37m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Salem 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 6 times a week between Salem and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 3:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salem is at 3:39 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Oakland and take an average of 17h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salem to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at San Francisco station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
Salem to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
Salem to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
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The distance between Salem and San Francisco is 798.7 km. The road distance is 1,104 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $210–450 and the journey takes 17h 15m.
