The average train between Vancouver and San Francisco takes 42h 9m and the fastest train takes 40h 31m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Vancouver 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Vancouver and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 4:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vancouver is at 4:45 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Seattle and take an average of 42h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Vancouver station and arriving at San Francisco station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 9m.
Vancouver to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
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The distance between Vancouver and San Francisco is 1,280.8 km. The road distance is 1,721 km.
You can take a train from Vancouver to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Seattle, Oakland, and Lake Merritt in around 28h 59m.
