What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to BART and bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to fly and tram which takes 3h 54m and costs $85 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco 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 four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Los Angeles via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is 376 miles. The road distance is 383.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 13h 26m and costs $55 - $180.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Los Angeles bus from?

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

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Los Angeles train from?

San Francisco to Los Angeles train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to Caltrain and train which takes 13h 26m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $300 and takes 4h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $27 - $190 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the San Francisco to Los Angeles bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Francisco to Los Angeles train arrive?

San Francisco to Los Angeles train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Los Angeles is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

How do I get a train ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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

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Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

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San Francisco to Los Angeles - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and tram

There are 12 ways to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles by plane, tram, train, subway, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

1. Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)SFO - LAX
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic Broadway Station
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Fly San Francisco to Los Angeles, tram
3h 54m
$87–294
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
cheapest
Bus
9h 15m
$27–190
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain SouthboundL1 / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
Caltrain, train
13h 26m
$55–172
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San JoseGreen-N
2. Take the bus from San José, CA to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CANorthern CA-Southern CA
BART, bus
8h 14m
$53–75
1. Drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles380.9 mi
Drive 380.9 mi
6h 20m
$70–101
1. Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX)OAK - LAX
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic Broadway Station
Fly Oakland to Los Angeles, tram
4h 2m
$43–211
1. Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Burbank (BUR)SFO - BUR
Fly San Francisco to Burbank
4h 20m
$108–297
1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseum
2. Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Burbank (BUR)OAK - BUR
BART to Oakland, fly to Burbank
4h 21m
$38–234
1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Milpitas
2. Fly from San Jose (SJC) to Burbank (BUR)SJC - BUR
BART to San Jose, fly to Burbank
5h 20m
$35–189
1. Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Long Beach (LGB)OAK - LGB
2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station
Fly Oakland to Long Beach, tram
5h 26m
$130–343
1. Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Ontario/San Bernardino (ONT)OAK - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L. A. Union Station station
Fly Oakland to Ontario/San Bernardino, train
5h 49m
$144–370
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain SouthboundL1 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
Caltrain, bus
11h 41m

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Distance: 373.7 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Los Angeles via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose in around 13h 26m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Frontier Airlines fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Burbank (BUR) every 3 hours.

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