There are 5 ways to get from California to Livermore by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Bus, train via San Jose
best- Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus San Fran
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Stationtrain ACETrain
8h 3m$60–66Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Stationtrain ACETrain
12h 24m$53–77Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station to Livermore Stationtrain ACETrain
11h 57m$105–379Drive 339.1 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Livermorecar 339.1 mi
5h 35m$62–90Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 54m
California to Livermore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Livermore is to bus and train via San Jose which costs $60 - $70 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from California to Livermore is to drive which takes 5h 35m 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 Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between California and Livermore is 383 miles. The road distance is 341.1 miles.
The best way to get from California to Livermore without a car is to bus and train via San Jose which takes 8h 3m and costs $60 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 train which takes 11h 57m and costs $100 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Livermore, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Los Angeles to Livermore Station via San Jose and San Jose Station in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton and Stockton in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Santa Clara Station to Livermore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station to Livermore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $40–65
- Titanium
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
California to Livermore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stockton 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 35m to drive from California to Livermore.
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