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Santa Monica, United States of America → San Francisco, United States of America

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Six ways to Travel from Santa Monica to San Francisco

Composite routes from Santa Monica to San Francisco

Cheapest
Other

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:
$54.85–$548.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62

United Airlines

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

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$102.05–$318.92
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$293.41

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.75–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.62–$216.87

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to San Francisco is to bus which costs $31.52 - $108.70 and takes 8h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to San Francisco is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arriving at San Francisco via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to San Francisco?

The distance between Santa Monica and San Francisco is 590 km. The road distance is 614.2 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $31.52 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Santa Monica to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to San Francisco bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Monica to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to San Francisco is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $31.52 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 13h 48m.

Where does the Santa Monica to San Francisco bus arrive?

Santa Monica to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and San Francisco?

It is currently 01:42 at both, Santa Monica and San Francisco.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to San Francisco is 614 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Santa Monica to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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