Trains tickets from Buffalo (NY) to San Francisco (CA), US

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TodayApr 25
TomorrowApr 26
from $403
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
TueApr 29
from $376
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Next departures to San Francisco

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Buffalo
    Departure location: Depew Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Buffalo
    Departure location: Depew Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Buffalo to San Francisco.

Average Price$226 - $362Average Duration3d 10h
93kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$316 - $3,570Average Duration2d 20h
337kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Buffalo to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $226, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
3d 10hAverage Duration
$226Cheapest ticket
93kgCO₂ emissions

Train Buffalo to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$407
Average train trip duration2d 20h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure12:39am
Distance2296 miles (3702 km)
Latest train departure11:59pm

Buffalo to San Francisco Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/23
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04/24
$425
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04/26
$403
04/27
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04/29
$376
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Buffalo to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $376

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Buffalo to San Francisco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $376 to $1,907 for a train ticket from Buffalo to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $376 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Buffalo and San Francisco, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Buffalo to San Francisco.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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