Trains tickets from St Louis to San Francisco (CA), US

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Compare 2 ways to go from St Louis to San Francisco.

Average Price$99 - $476Average Duration2d 1h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$148 - $1,628Average Duration2d 12h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St Louis 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, 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
2d 1hAverage Duration
$99Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Train St Louis to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$307
Average train trip duration2d 12h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:40am
Distance1736 miles (2800 km)
Latest train departure7:42pm

St Louis to San Francisco Train

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Frequently asked questions for your trip St Louis - 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 St Louis 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.

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 St Louis 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.

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Did you know?

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.

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

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.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between St Louis 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 $307 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $148. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, choose the train, as it will take you from St Louis to San Francisco in about 2d 1h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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