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Seattle, WA to San Francisco trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Seattle, WA and San Francisco takes 23h 27m and the fastest train takes 23h 26m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Seattle, WA 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.

23h 27m
Duration
915 mi
Distance
$591
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Seattle, WA to San Francisco train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Seattle, WA and San Francisco. The service departs Seattle, WA at 9:55 AM in the morning, which arrives into San Francisco at 09:21:00. All services require a transfer at Oakland and take an average of 23h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakBART23h 26m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakBART23h 34m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakBART23h 26m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakBART23h 26m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakBART23h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Seattle, WA 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.

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  • Distance: 914.7 mi
  • Duration: 23h 27m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $490–800 and the journey takes 22h 59m.

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