There are 7 ways to get from Embarcadero to California by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SFO - SMF
3h 2m$402–816Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
9h 15m$40–160BART, bus
- Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San JoseGreen-N
- Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown StationSan Fran
7h 49m$60–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
13h 25m$68–113Drive 379.8 mi
- Drive from Embarcadero to Los Angeles379.8 mi
6h 15m$70–101Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, line 34 bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)SFO - FAT
- Take the bus from L Shelter to NE FIRST - McKENZIE
4h 14mBus via Oakland (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus N2002 / ...
9h 47m$52–88
Embarcadero to California by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to California is to bus via Oakland which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to California is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $400 - $850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Embarcadero to California. However, there are services departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Los Angeles via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Embarcadero and California is 115 miles. The road distance is 382 miles.
The best way to get from Embarcadero to California without a car is to BART and bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $60 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Embarcadero to California, including transfers.
Embarcadero to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
Embarcadero to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Embarcadero to California is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $400 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 13h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $160 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 12h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Phone
- 621 7433
- Website
- fresno.gov
Bus from L Shelter to NE FIRST - McKENZIE
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- fresno.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Embarcadero to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Embarcadero to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to California is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Embarcadero to California.
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