The cheapest and fastest trains from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
171 km
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 £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Auburn, CA for San Francisco, CA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 171 km
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price | £279 Average Price |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Thursday 5 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:50 Auburn, CA | 4h07 | 23:57 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 19:21 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Auburn, CA and San Francisco, CA from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Auburn, CA to San Francisco, CA train
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.

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