The cheapest and fastest trains from South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
8 h 49 m
Average duration
8 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
549 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 1 trains that leave South San Francisco, CA for Los Angeles, 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 8 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 49 m .
On Mon, Feb 02 the slowest trains will take 8 h 49 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 train, bus, and flight for South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€63 Average price | €118 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest |
11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Sunday, February 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:46 PM South San Francisco, CA | 8h49 | 5:35 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, February 2 | |||||
![]() | 2:46 PM South San Francisco, CA | 8h49 | 11:35 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 33 times per day, taking around 11h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€48) but you can travel from only $37 (€29) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 341 miles (549 km) distance in 8h 49m.
Distance 341 miles (549 km) |
Average train duration 11h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€48) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 49m |
First train 01:00 |
Last train 22:35 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Caltrain from South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak, Caltrain trains will get you between South San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $37 (€29). 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 South San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, 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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