Trains tickets from El Paso, US to San Francisco, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from El Paso to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$111 - $376Average Duration1d 4h
40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$166 - $290Average Duration1d 6h
145kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from El Paso to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
$111Cheapest ticket
40kgCO₂ emissions

Train El Paso to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$189
Average train trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure1:50pm
Distance991 miles (1597 km)

El Paso to San Francisco Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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06/29
$703
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07/01
$240
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from El Paso to San Francisco was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of $240

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from El Paso to San Francisco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $240 to $703 for a train ticket from El Paso to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $240 which is on 2025-07-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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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.

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

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from San Francisco to El Paso

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