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How to Travel from

San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Downtown

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.23–$216.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.41–$165.84
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to Embarcadero
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.57–$12.12
Train from Embarcadero to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from North Hollywood Station to Pershing
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from Aviation / Imperial Station to Willowbrook
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to San
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.89–$216.87

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Gilroy to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$95.68

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown is to Caltrain and bus which costs $65.22 - $71.74 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown is to fly and subway which takes 2h 20m and costs $76.09 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles Downtown?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level and arriving at Spring St & 6th St via San Francisco Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles Downtown?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at Los Angeles via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

How far is it from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown?

The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles Downtown is 554 km. The road distance is 603.9 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $65.22 - $71.74 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown bus from?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown train from?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown?

The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown is to Caltrain and train which takes 12h 59m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $59.78 - $195.65 and takes 2h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $29.35 - $195.65 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown bus arrive?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown train arrive?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown is 604 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles Downtown.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles Downtown?

There are 3114+ hotels available in Los Angeles Downtown. Prices start at $92.85 per night.
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