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Nine ways to Travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Cheapest
By car (613 km)
6 h 20 min
613 km.
from $33
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Plane from San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport)
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Rideshare
6 h 20 min
613 km.
from $8
Bus, Plane (Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
3 h 53 min
558 km.
from $98.21
Train
13 h 1 min
558 km.
from $134.96
Bus, Plane (Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
4 h 1 min
558 km.
from $170.82
Bus, Plane (Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport)
5 h 22 min
558 km.
from $335.87
Train, Plane
5 h 34 min
558 km.
from $202.17
Bus, Plane (Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport)
5 h 50 min
558 km.
from $169.52

Navigate from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Continue onto Market Street
11 m
Turn sharp right onto South Van Ness Avenue
1 km 658 m
Keep right onto US 101 and take US 101 South, I 80 East toward Oakland, San Jose
1 km 24 m
Turn right onto North Spring Street
451 m
Turn left onto West 1st Street
106 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
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 31m
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 Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
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 Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
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 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 Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from Del Amo Station to Little
Ave. Duration:
47 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 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.62–$216.87

Flixbus USA

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

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$114.81

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to BART and bus via San Jose which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to fly and tram which takes 3h 53m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

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

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Los Angeles via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is 601 km. The road distance is 613 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles without a car is to BART and bus via San Jose which takes 8h 16m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to Caltrain and train which takes 13h 1m and costs $52.17 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $86.96 - $217.39 and takes 4h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $26.09 - $184.78 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the San Francisco to Los Angeles bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

It is currently 11:07 at both, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Where does the San Francisco to Los Angeles train arrive?

San Francisco to Los Angeles train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Los Angeles is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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

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

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $86.27 per night.
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