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How to Travel from

San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport

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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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
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 Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
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

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.55–$63.78
Bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$178.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

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

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 Airport (LAX)?

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to Caltrain and night bus which costs $45.65 - $119.57 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) via Redwood City Station, San Jose Diridon Station and Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct flight between San Mateo and Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

Yes, there are direct flights between San Mateo and Los Angeles Airport (LAX); these take 1h 22m and cost $44.57 - $184.78 .

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

The distance between San Mateo and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 553 km. The road distance is 600.7 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs $44.57 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.

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

San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $152.17 and takes 10h 23m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $59.78 - $173.91 and takes 13h 14m.

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

San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 601 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from San Mateo 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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