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Major art museum in Golden Gate Park with American collections, a sculpture garden and a rooftop terrace with fine city views.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
On Thu 05 Nov, we found 2 trains from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 6:35 |
Last train 19:21 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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The table below shows live departures for Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:36 Auburn, CA | 3h24 | 17:00 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:36 Auburn, CA | 3h24 | 18:00 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum in Golden Gate Park with American collections, a sculpture garden and a rooftop terrace with fine city views.
Expansive science museum with a rainforest dome, aquarium, planetarium and natural history displays, ideal for curious visitors of all ages.
Modern and contemporary art museum with strong rotating exhibitions and a central location near Yerba Buena Gardens.
Historic waterfront district with sea lions, bay views, ferries and lively promenades. Busy but still a classic first-time stop.
Steep Lombard Street block famed for tight curves, gardens and postcard views. Best enjoyed on foot from the steps beside the roadway.
Large urban park with gardens, lakes, museums and broad walking routes. An easy place to balance sightseeing with green space.
A crusty, tangy loaf rooted in Gold Rush-era baking. It is one of San Francisco’s signature foods and is often served with local seafood dishes.
A rich tomato-and-cream crab soup linked to Italian-American cooking in North Beach. It is a longstanding local speciality tied to Dungeness crab season.
Fresh Dungeness crab, usually simply cracked and served to highlight its sweet flavour. It is one of the Bay Area’s most prized seasonal seafood traditions.
Long-running North Beach restaurant famed for cioppino and classic Italian-American seafood in an old-school dining room.
Casual Mission institution known for hefty Mission-style burritos and quick counter service in a busy neighbourhood setting.
Historic North Beach café known for espresso and Italian atmosphere. A classic stop for coffee and light bites in a lively local setting.
San Francisco is pricier than most US cities, with high hotel rates, costly dining, and parking. Public transport helps, but overall visitor costs are usually high.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. In cafés, rounding up or $1-2 is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA trains use the Auburn/Conheim Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Auburn, CA and San Francisco, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Auburn/Conheim Station has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Auburn/Conheim Station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Auburn/Conheim Station.
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