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Seven ways to Travel from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco

Composite routes from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco

Cheapest
2 d 2 h 5 min
Car
4636 km.
from $254
Other
42 h 1 min
1932 km.
from $149.54
31 h 17 min
Bus
1932 km.
from $374.57
6 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
1931 km.
from $292.37
9 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
1931 km.
from $379.98
37 h 13 min
1932 km.
from $263.09

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$700.62
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Playa
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.73
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Playa
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$1,019.09

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$535.02
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Playa
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$458.59

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.73
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Playa
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Amado
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$471.33

Bus operators

Primera Plus

Phone:
+52 477 710 0060
Website:
primeraplus.com.mx/
Bus from Melaque to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$48.41

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Email:
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Melaque to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$44.59

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tepic
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$242.03

Autocamiones del Pacifico

Phone:
+52 33 3600 0598
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/autocamionesdelpacifico/
Bus from Melaque to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$36.94

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Email:
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Tepic
Ave. Duration:
35h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$178.34

Pacífico

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
estrellablanca.com.mx/
Bus from Tepic to Bucerías
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.29–$19.11

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Email:
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Tepic
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.34–$229.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $103.26 - $184.78 and takes 42h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arriving at Crucero San Pancho via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Tepic and Bucerias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 13m.

How far is it from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco?

The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and San Francisco is 2004 km. The road distance is 2507.1 km.

How do I travel from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 37h 13m and costs $141.30 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco bus from?

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $239.13 and takes 37h 13m.

Where does the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco bus arrive?

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Tepic station.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 1h ahead of Los Angeles Airport (LAX). It is currently 04:49 in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and 05:49 in San Francisco.

Can I drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco is 2507 km. It takes approximately 26h 52m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 956+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $84.87 per night.
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