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Trip Overview

The train between San Francisco and Williston takes 44h 40m. There is at least one train per day from San Francisco to Williston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

44h 40m
Duration
1,924 mi
Distance
$1,224
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Francisco to Williston train times

Trains run once daily between San Francisco and Williston. The service departs San Francisco at 8:41 PM in the evening, which arrives into Williston at 19:21:00. All services require a transfer at Lake Merritt and take an average of 44h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Williston? 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 Williston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,924.3 mi
  • Duration: 44h 40m

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

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Williston Amtrak via Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Portland in around 45h 23m.

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