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Trip Overview

The average train between San Francisco and Arcadia takes 13h 3m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. There is at least one train per day from San Francisco to Arcadia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 3m
Duration
487 mi
Distance
$283
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Francisco to Arcadia train times

Trains run once daily between San Francisco and Arcadia. The service departs San Francisco at 8:55 AM in the morning, which arrives into Arcadia at 21:54:00. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetro Los Angeles12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetro Los Angeles12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetro Los Angeles13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetro Los Angeles13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetro Los Angeles12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetro Los Angeles12h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Arcadia? 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 San Francisco to Arcadia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 486.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 3m

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

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Arcadia Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 13h 44m.

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