Trains tickets from Charlotte (NC) to San Francisco (CA), US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to San Francisco.

Average Price$155 - $701Average Duration2d 20h
92kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$423 - $2,998Average Duration3d 15h
336kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 20 hours and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2d 20hAverage Duration
$155Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte to San Francisco: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$643
Average train trip duration3d 15h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:31am
Distance2292 miles (3696 km)

Charlotte to San Francisco Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $2,867

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

You can expect to pay from $2,867 to $2,867 for a train ticket from Charlotte to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $2,867 which is on 2025-04-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charlotte to San Francisco is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Charlotte and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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