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Trip Overview

The train between Santa Ana and San Francisco takes 13h 12m. There is at least one train per day from Santa Ana to San Francisco. 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 12m
Duration
504 mi
Distance
$303
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Ana to San Francisco train times

Trains run once daily between Santa Ana and San Francisco. The service departs Santa Ana at 8:04 AM in the morning, which arrives into San Francisco at 21:16:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 13h 12m. 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Ana to San Francisco? 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 Santa Ana to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 504.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 12m

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

You can take a train from Santa Ana to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 13h 21m.

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