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Trip Overview

The train between San Francisco and Little Tokyo takes 12h 16m. There is at least one train per day from San Francisco to Little Tokyo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 16m
Duration
470 mi
Distance
$281
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Francisco to Little Tokyo train times

Trains run once daily between San Francisco and Little Tokyo. The service departs San Francisco at 8:55 AM in the morning, which arrives into Little Tokyo at 21:11:00. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrak12h 16m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrak12h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Little Tokyo? 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 Little Tokyo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 469.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 16m

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

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Los Angeles via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose in around 13h 2m.

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