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Los Angeles Downtown, United States of America → San Francisco, United States of America

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Six ways to Travel from Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco

Composite routes from Los Angeles Downtown 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:
$54.78–$547.76
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$611.45
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$191.08
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$229.29

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$433.11
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$280.25

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$318.46
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$611.45
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$369.42
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$318.46
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$382.16
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$254.77
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$292.99

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$191.08

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.71

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from San Pedro Street Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

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:
$30.57–$216.56

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$127.39

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

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco is to bus which costs $32.61 - $119.57 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Main / 7th and arriving at San Francisco via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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

The distance between Los Angeles Downtown and San Francisco is 594 km. The road distance is 615.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco without a car is to bus and BART which takes 8h 36m and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

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

Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $173.91 and takes 11h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $32.61 - $119.57 and takes 9h 20m.

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

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

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

Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Downtown to San Francisco is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Los Angeles Downtown 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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