The average train between Vancouver and San Francisco takes 20h 4m and the fastest train takes 20h 1m. 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 1:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vancouver is at 1:15 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Oakland and take an average of 20h 4m. 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 Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.
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 874.6 km. The road distance is 1,201 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $220–480 and the journey takes 19h 39m.
