San Francisco to Anaheim by train
Anaheim lies 597 km (371 mi) south-east of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 5 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 729 km (453 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Francisco | Anaheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 350,742 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | San Francisco Transbay Terminal, Third and Townsend Depot | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim Canyon, Main Street Station |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 92801–92899 |
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Common questions
How far is Anaheim from San Francisco?
597 km (371 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Francisco; by road roughly 729 km (453 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Anaheim by train?
About 8 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Anaheim?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.