San Francisco to North Dakota Trains

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Duration	2 days 3h
Distance	1781.5 miles
Average price	$278
Frequency	6/week

Trip overview

Train

San Francisco

North Dakota

The train between San Francisco and North Dakota takes 2 days 3h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Francisco to North Dakota. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Train

Oakland Jack London Square Station
Portland Union Station
Fargo

2 days 3h

$218 - $324

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San Francisco to North Dakota train times

Trains run six times a week between San Francisco and Fargo. The service departs San Francisco at 21:09 at night, which arrives into Fargo at 02:18. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2 days 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, January 19, 2021

BART, Amtrak

Departing Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Departing Thursday, January 21, 2021

Departing Friday, January 22, 2021

Departing Saturday, January 23, 2021

Departing Sunday, January 24, 2021

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to North Dakota? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to North Dakota?

There is widespread community transmission globally.
Some travel restrictions may still be in place within United States. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for United States.

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Is there a direct train between San Francisco and North Dakota?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to North Dakota station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Oakland Jack London Square Station and Portland Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

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How far is it from San Francisco to North Dakota?

The distance between San Francisco and North Dakota is 1303 miles. The road distance is 1781.5 miles.

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Where do I catch the San Francisco to North Dakota train from?

San Francisco to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland Jack London Square Station.

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Where does the San Francisco to North Dakota train arrive?

San Francisco to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.

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What is the time difference between San Francisco and North Dakota?

North Dakota is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 2:45 PM in San Francisco and 4:45 PM in North Dakota.

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What companies run services between San Francisco and North Dakota?

You can take a train from San Francisco to Fargo via Lake Merritt, Oakland Jack London Square Station, and Portland Union Station in around 2 days 3h.

Train operators

Amtrak

Ave. Duration

17h 53m

Frequency

Once daily

Estimated price

$75 - $110

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.