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Eight ways to Travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown

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Cheapest
By car (614 km)
6 h 20 min
614 km.
from $33
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Plane from San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport)
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Rideshare
6 h 20 min
614 km.
from $8.01
Bus, Plane (Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport)
3 h 46 min
558 km.
from $152.12
Train
13 h 22 min
558 km.
from $137.57
Bus, Plane (Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
3 h 51 min
558 km.
from $99.95
Train, Plane
5 h 2 min
558 km.
from $197.93
Bus, Plane (Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport)
5 h 50 min
558 km.
from $169.52

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 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 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 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
Train from Del Amo Station to San
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Bus from San Pedro / Washington to 7th
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Every 10 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

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown is to bus which costs $34.78 - $108.70 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown is to fly and subway which takes 3h 46m and costs $81.52 - $217.39 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown. 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 20m.

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

The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles Downtown is 577 km. The road distance is 614.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown is to Caltrain and train which takes 13h 22m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $108.70 and takes 8h 20m.

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

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Los Angeles Downtown is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from San Francisco 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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