The cheapest and fastest trains from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 1 trains that leave Daly City, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Sat, May 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 556 km distance in an average of 9 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 9 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:00 AM9h25Daly City, CA9:25 AMLos Angeles, CA$941One-way0 transfers
12:00 AM9h25Daly City, CA9:25 AMLos Angeles, CA$941One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $155.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $201 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $91 (€73).
A bus is $137 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $201 (€162).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€73) compared to roughly $79 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.35 (€-9.97). The journey takes 8h 41m versus 5h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 AM Daly City, CA | 9h25 | 9:25 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 8h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€66) but you can travel from only $58 (€47) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 345 miles (556 km) distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 345 miles (556 km) |
Average train duration 8h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€66) |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 9h 25m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Amtrak from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Daly City, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $58 (€47). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
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