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How to Travel from

San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to Embarcadero
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.57–$12.12

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
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 Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Tully
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from El Camino Real & Center St-Millbrae to Palo
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.60–$5.19

LAX FlyAway

Phone:
+1 866-435-9529
Website:
flylax.com/flyaway-bus
Bus from Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza to Los
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $59.78 - $70.65 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $44.57 - $184.78 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level and arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) via San Francisco Bus Station and Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

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

The distance between San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 544 km. The road distance is 609.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 11h 3m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

The best way to get from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $44.57 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $59.78 - $70.65 and takes 11h 3m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $65.22 - $184.78 and takes 13h 41m.

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

San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).

Where can I stay near Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX). Prices start at $86.27 per night.
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