The train between Washington and San Francisco takes 3d 4h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Washington 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 4 times a week between Washington and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 3:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 3:57 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 5:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 3d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at San Francisco station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 4h.
Washington to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
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The distance between Washington and San Francisco is 3,918.9 km. The road distance is 5,122 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 3d.
