What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles is to bus via Oakland which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles is to BART and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $90 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Los Angeles?

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.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from Embarcadero to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Los Angeles via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Los Angeles?

The distance between Embarcadero and Los Angeles is 372 miles. The road distance is 382 miles.

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

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles without a car is to BART and bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $60 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Los Angeles bus from?

Embarcadero to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero to Los Angeles train from?

Embarcadero to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train, bus or fly from Embarcadero to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $45 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 13h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $170 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Embarcadero to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Los Angeles train arrive?

Embarcadero to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Los Angeles is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Embarcadero to Los Angeles.

How do I get a bus ticket from Embarcadero to Los Angeles?

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Embarcadero to Los Angeles - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SFO - LAX
4h 18m
$50–222
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
9h 15m
$40–170
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San JoseGreen-N
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown StationSan Fran
7h 49m
$60–65
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
13h 25m
$73–103
Drive 379.8 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero to Los Angeles379.8 mi
6h 15m
$70–101
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseum
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)OAK - LAX
4h 16m
$94–417
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)SFO - BUR
4h 21m
$55–299
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseum
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)OAK - BUR
4h 19m
$109–274
Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)OAK - LGB
2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station
5h 16m
$50–293
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitas
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)SJC - BUR
5h 35m
$95–310
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)OAK - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
5h 37m
$74–410
Bus via Oakland (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus N2002 / ...
9h 47m
$52–88

Embarcadero to Los Angeles by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 370.1 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 12h 2m.

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There are 12 ways to get from Embarcadero to Los Angeles by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Bus (Greyhound)

BART, bus

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 379.8 mi

BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

Bus via Oakland (Flixbus)

Embarcadero to Los Angeles by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas

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Subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Jose

Subway from Embarcadero to Coliseum

Subway from Embarcadero to Milpitas

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Train from Oakland to Los Angeles

Tram from Del Amo Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station

Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station

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