The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
10 h 47 m
Average duration
10 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
549 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 1 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for South San Francisco, CA on Mon, Feb 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 02 the direct trains cover the 549 km distance in an average of 10 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 47 m .
On Mon, Feb 02 the slowest trains will take 10 h 47 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€62 Average price | €39 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA trains for tomorrow, Monday, February 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:13 PM Los Angeles, CA | 10h47 | 1:00 AM South San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA run on average 31 times per day, taking around 11h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€62) but you can travel from only $49 (€39) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 341 miles (549 km) distance in 10h 47m.
Distance 341 miles (549 km) |
Average train duration 11h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€62) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 47m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 22:35 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and South San Francisco, CA from $49 (€39). 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 Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Los Angeles, CA to South San Francisco, 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
Most popular train connections from Los Angeles, CA
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