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Eight ways to Travel from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles

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Cheapest
By car (614 km)
6 h 21 min
614 km.
from $33
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Plane from San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport)
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Rideshare
6 h 21 min
614 km.
from $8.01
Bus, Plane (Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
3 h 52 min
558 km.
from $98.22
Train
13 h 29 min
558 km.
from $137.57
Bus, Plane (Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport)
3 h 57 min
558 km.
from $152.12
Train, Plane
5 h 13 min
558 km.
from $197.93
Bus, Plane (Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport)
6 h 9 min
558 km.
from $171.25

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

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

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

Frontier Airlines

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
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 Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$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 San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

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

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from Aviation / Imperial Station to Harbor
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from North Hollywood Station to Pershing
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from Del Amo Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Olive
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
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

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from San José, CA to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.30–$70.16

Torrance Transit

Phone:
+1 310-618-6266
Website:
transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Olive
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.15–$2.42

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles is to bus which costs $34.78 - $108.70 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles is to fly and tram and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Spring / 6th via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles?

The distance between San Francisco and Downtown Los Angeles is 619 km. The road distance is 614.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $34.78 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $34.78 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 13h 29m.

Where does the San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles bus arrive?

San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Downtown Los Angeles?

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

Where can I stay near Downtown Los Angeles?

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