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San Francisco → Washington DC

Lowest Price
$661
Highest Price
$715
Daily Trains
16

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Schedule

2026-04-22
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
9:01pm
Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
5:10pm
Union Station
68h 9m
AMT
#581:4:41
$6912 stops
9:01pm
Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
6:05pm
110 Callahan Dr
69h 4m
AMT
#581:4:41
$6912 stops
9:01pm
Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
74h 40m
AMT
#581:4:41:97
$7153 stops
9:10pm
4005 Taylor St
5:10pm
Union Station
68h 0m
AMT
#581:4:41
$6912 stops
9:10pm
4005 Taylor St
6:05pm
110 Callahan Dr
68h 55m
AMT
#581:4:41
$6912 stops
9:10pm
4005 Taylor St
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
74h 31m
AMT
#581:4:41:97
$7153 stops
11:01pm
Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
5:10pm
Union Station
90h 9m
AMT
#785:4785:6:41
$6613 stops
11:01pm
Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
10:44pm
Union Station
95h 43m
AMT
#785:4785:6:50
$6613 stops
11:01pm
Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
6:05pm
110 Callahan Dr
91h 4m
AMT
#785:4785:6:41
$6613 stops
11:01pm
Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
10:27pm
110 Callahan Dr
95h 26m
AMT
#785:4785:6:50
$6613 stops
11:01pm
Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
96h 40m
AMT
#785:4785:6:41:97
$6854 stops
11:10pm
4005 Taylor St
5:10pm
Union Station
90h 0m
AMT
#785:4785:6:41
$6613 stops
11:10pm
4005 Taylor St
10:44pm
Union Station
95h 34m
AMT
#785:4785:6:50
$6613 stops
11:10pm
4005 Taylor St
6:05pm
110 Callahan Dr
90h 55m
AMT
#785:4785:6:41
$6613 stops
11:10pm
4005 Taylor St
10:27pm
110 Callahan Dr
95h 17m
AMT
#785:4785:6:50
$6613 stops
11:10pm
4005 Taylor St
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
96h 31m
AMT
#785:4785:6:41:97
$6854 stops

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-04-22$6612026-04-21
2026-04-21$5022026-04-20
2026-04-20$4592026-04-19
2026-04-19$5022026-04-18
2026-04-18$5022026-04-17
2026-04-17$5452026-04-16
2026-04-16$5022026-04-15
2026-04-15$6612026-04-14

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About the San Francisco to Washington DC Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from San Francisco to Washington DC currently range from $661 to $715, with 16 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include AMT. The fastest trip takes 68h 0m, while the longest is 96h 40m.

Trains depart from Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd, 4005 Taylor St and arrive at Union Station, 110 Callahan Dr.

Tips for Finding Cheap San Francisco to Washington DC Train Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the train from San Francisco to Washington DC cost?

Fares currently range from $661 to $715. Prices depend on service class, travel date, and how far in advance you book.

How long is the train ride from San Francisco to Washington DC?

The fastest train takes about 68 hours and 0 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from San Francisco to Washington DC?

There are typically 16 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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