Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to San Francisco (CA), US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to San Francisco.

Average Price$301 - $677Average Duration3d 10h
98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$480 - $511Average Duration3d 12h
356kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $301, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
3d 10hAverage Duration
$301Cheapest ticket
98kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to San Francisco: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$480
Average train trip duration3d 12h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure4:35am
Distance2425 miles (3911 km)
Latest train departure11:06am

Richmond to San Francisco Train

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond - San Francisco

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 Richmond 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.

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

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Richmond to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to San Francisco?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Richmond and San Francisco is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $480 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $480. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, choose the train, as it will take you from Richmond to San Francisco in about 3d 10h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from San Francisco to Richmond

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