There are 4 ways to get from California to Livermore by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
10h 1m$61–88Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Stationtrain Ace
11h 54m$55–77Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Livermore Stationtrain Ace
11h 57m$242–369Drive 339.1 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Livermorecar 339.1 mi
5h 36m$62–90
California to Livermore by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Livermore is to bus and train which costs $55 - $80 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from California to Livermore is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Livermore. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Downtown Livermore / Transit Center EB via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi and Dublin/Pleasanton BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Livermore station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Livermore Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between California and Livermore is 387 miles. The road distance is 341.1 miles.
The best way to get from California to Livermore without a car is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from California to Livermore, including transfers.
California to Livermore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Livermore is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $370 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Livermore, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Downtown Livermore / Transit Center EB via Modesto Bus Stop, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, and Dublin/Pleasanton BART in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Livermore Station via San Jose and San Jose Station Diridon in around 11h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Livermore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Ace
Train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $75–100
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $45–65
- Titanium
- $50–60
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Booking & Getting There
California to Livermore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Modesto Bus Stop station.
California to Livermore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Livermore is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from California to Livermore.
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