Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Cincinnati to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 18 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $282, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Cincinnati to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Based on 5082 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $282.00
Cincinnati to San Francisco Train
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The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $354To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cincinnati to San Francisco, as early as possible.
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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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cincinnati and San Francisco compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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!
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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