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San Mateo to Los Angeles

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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

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 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

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 Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
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

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 Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
7 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.08–$5.10
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

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 Embarcadero to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic
Ave. Duration:
35 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 Del Amo Station to Little
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.79–$191.35

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Redwood City Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from King St & 4th St to Metro
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles is to night bus which costs $32.61 - $108.70 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles is to fly and tram which takes 3h 45m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Redwood City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Los Angeles via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Los Angeles?

The distance between San Mateo and Los Angeles is 589 km. The road distance is 593.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs $56.52 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles, including transfers.

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

San Mateo to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Redwood City Station.

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

San Mateo to Los Angeles train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Mateo to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles is to Caltrain and train which takes 12h 33m and costs $50 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $206.52 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the San Mateo to Los Angeles bus arrive?

San Mateo to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Where does the San Mateo to Los Angeles train arrive?

San Mateo to Los Angeles train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Los Angeles is 594 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from San Mateo to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $86.27 per night.
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