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6 h 11 min
593 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Los Angeles to San Mateo

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Cheapest
By car (593 km)
6 h 11 min
593 km.
from $32
Fastest
Plane from Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to San Mateo (San Francisco International Airport)
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Rideshare
6 h 11 min
593 km.
from $7.73
Train
10 h 59 min
536 km.
from $132.09
Bus, Plane (Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
4 h 18 min
535 km.
from $137.93
Bus, Plane (Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
4 h 15 min
535 km.
from $199.52
Bus, Plane (Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport)
4 h 36 min
535 km.
from $194.33
Bus, Plane (Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport)
4 h 42 min
535 km.
from $176.22

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$547.76
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:
$54.78–$191.08
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
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–$433.11
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$280.25

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–$152.86

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–$318.46
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 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$382.16

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:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.28–$10.19
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.55
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.24–$8.28

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 Coliseum to Embarcadero
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$114.65
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Redwood
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$121.02

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from Metro Embarcadero Station to King
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.46

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to San Mateo is to night bus which costs $32.61 - $108.70 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Mateo is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $59.78 - $217.39 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at El Camino Real & E 5th Ave via San Jose Diridon Station and Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Mateo Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to San Mateo?

The distance between Los Angeles and San Mateo is 582 km. The road distance is 593.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to San Mateo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $28.26 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Los Angeles to San Mateo, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to San Mateo is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $59.78 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $206.52 and takes 8h 39m, you could also train and Caltrain, which costs $51.09 - $163.04 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Los Angeles to San Mateo bus arrive?

Los Angeles to San Mateo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to San Mateo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Los Angeles to San Mateo?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to San Mateo is 593 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Los Angeles to San Mateo.

Where can I stay near San Mateo?

There are 461+ hotels available in San Mateo. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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