- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Carlos, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 328 miles (528 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Carlos, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Carlos, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $202 (€166).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
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Take a train from San Carlos, CA to Los Angeles, CA and enjoy the approximately 328 miles (528 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 19:13.
Distance 328 miles (528 km) |
Trains per day 4 |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 7:13 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
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Most San Carlos, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains use the Great America Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare San Carlos, CA and Los Angeles, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
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