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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 14 atDeparture city: New YorkDeparture location: Moynihan Train HallArrival time: April 17 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: April 14 atDeparture city: New YorkDeparture location: Moynihan Train HallArrival time: April 17 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Train New York to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Based on 5041 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 $1,303.00
New York to San Francisco Trains
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New York to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 16, 2025 with a price of $241To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $241 to $2,827 for a train ticket from New York to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $241 which is on 2025-04-16.
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 New York 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.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, 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 New York 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 New York to San Francisco.
Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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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