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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 8 atDeparture city: NewarkDeparture location: Penn StationArrival time: August 11 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: August 8 atDeparture city: NewarkDeparture location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4Arrival time: August 11 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Newark to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 3 days, 2 hours and with fares starting at just $223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Newark, NJ to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5378 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $246
Newark to San Francisco Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $393To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $393 to $3,212 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $393 which is on 2025-08-11.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Newark and San Francisco is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Francisco.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, 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 Newark and San Francisco, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Newark to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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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