Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Rafael to Los Angelesby bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, bus (Flixbus) or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Los Angeles

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    4h 44m
    $67–326

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 7m
    $46–159

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Orange-S
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    9h 12m
    $66–74

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 23m
    $78–103

  5. Drive 391.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Los Angelescar car 391.2 mi
    6h 29m
    $72–104

  6. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    5h 21m
    $66–255

  7. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4h 47m
    $82–452

  8. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram
    5h 45m
    $77–398

  9. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    5h 24m
    $251–411

  10. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 9m
    $106–566

  11. Line 580 bus, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    6h 25m
    $82–452

  12. Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h 45m
    $48–130

San Rafael to Los Angeles by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $70–90 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from San Rafael

Trips to Los Angeles

Popular routes