San Francisco by Train

Hills, headlands and the bay. Connect onward up the coast or east through the Sierra Nevada.

Trains arrive downtown, which is the quiet advantage of rail over flying: no airport transfer at either end, no bag drop, and you step off the train already in the city. Most travellers walk or take local transit from the station.

Book ahead where you can. Saver fares are released early and sell out first, particularly on weekends and around holidays. If your plans might move, a Value or Flexible fare costs a little more and is worth it.