San Francisco to Coquitlam by train
Coquitlam lies 1,280 km (795 mi) north of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 19 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,562 km (970 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Francisco | Coquitlam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 827,526 | 148,625 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Stations on record | San Francisco Transbay Terminal, Third and Townsend Depot | Coquitlam Central |
What changes when you arrive in Coquitlam
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from San Francisco to Coquitlam
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Staying in Coquitlam
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Common questions
How far is Coquitlam from San Francisco?
1,280 km (795 mi) in a straight line, north of San Francisco; by road roughly 1,562 km (970 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Coquitlam by train?
About 17 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Coquitlam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Coquitlam?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.