The average train between San Francisco and Washington takes 3d 4h and the fastest train takes 3d 2h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from San Francisco to Washington. 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 5 times a week between San Francisco and Washington. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Washington at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 3d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Washington. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Washington station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 4h.
San Francisco to Washington train services, operated by BART, depart from Richmond station.
San Francisco to Washington train services, operated by BART, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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The distance between San Francisco and Washington is 3,918.9 km. The road distance is 5,122 km.
You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Washington Union Station via Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d.
