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6 h 21 min
613 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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Cheapest
By car (613 km)
6 h 21 min
613 km.
from $33
Fastest
Plane from Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport)
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Rideshare
6 h 21 min
613 km.
from $8
Train
11 h 27 min
558 km.
from $135.02
Bus, Plane (Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport)
3 h 36 min
558 km.
from $196.22
Bus, Plane (Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport)
3 h 42 min
558 km.
from $167.23
Bus, Plane (Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
4 h 46 min
558 km.
from $140.60
Bus, Plane (Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
4 h 43 min
558 km.
from $202.20

Navigate from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Continue onto West 1st Street
22 m
Turn left onto North Main Street
446 m
Turn right onto West Aliso Street
104 m
Turn right onto Market Street
84 m
Keep left onto Market Street
402 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$535.02
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$611.45
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$203.82
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$229.29

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$458.59
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.11–$165.60

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$343.94
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$611.45
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$369.42
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$318.46
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$382.16
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$382.16
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$254.77
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$356.68

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$292.99

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.71

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.69–$2.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$127.39

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$114.65

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco is to bus and BART which costs $54.35 - $65.22 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $59.78 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 594 km. The road distance is 613.7 km.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco without a car is to bus and BART which takes 7h 30m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to San Francisco bus from?

Los Angeles to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to San Francisco train from?

Los Angeles to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $59.78 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $53.26 - $163.04 and takes 11h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $26.09 - $184.78 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Los Angeles to San Francisco bus arrive?

Los Angeles to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to San Francisco train arrive?

Los Angeles to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to San Francisco is 614 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Book your Los Angeles to San Francisco bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 821+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $72.98 per night.
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