San Francisco to Phoenix by train
Phoenix lies 1,051 km (653 mi) south-east of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 13 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,282 km (797 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Francisco | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Stations on record | San Francisco Transbay Terminal, Third and Townsend Depot | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 85001–85098 |
Where to book trains from San Francisco to Phoenix
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from San Francisco?
1,051 km (653 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Francisco; by road roughly 1,282 km (797 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Phoenix by train?
About 14 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Phoenix?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.