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San Francisco to Charlotte trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Francisco and Charlotte takes 3d 20h and the fastest train takes 3d 13h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from San Francisco to Charlotte. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 20h
Duration
3,656 mi
Distance
$2,416
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Charlotte train times

Trains run 4 times a week between San Francisco and Charlotte. The service departs San Francisco at 7:44 AM in the morning, which arrives into Charlotte at 09:28:00. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 3d 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 22h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 22h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 23h • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 13h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Charlotte? 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 Charlotte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,656 mi
  • Duration: 3d 20h

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

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, and Cary in around 3d 11h.

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