How to travel from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $65.

Distance: 346 miles (558 km)

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$163

Average price

$87

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$95

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4h 30m

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10h 34m

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9h 48m

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9h 18m

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1.7 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.4kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA

How to get from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak529 Capitol Corridor · 4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner
09:18AM12h28
Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA
09:46PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$911One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak529 Capitol Corridor · 4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner
09:18AM12h28
Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA
09:46PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$911One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA1097
06:05PM1h18
San Francisco International Airport
07:23PMBurbank
$2961One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak540 Capitol Corridor · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK
04:36PM9h49
Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA
02:25AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$951One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak539 NA · 6241 AMTRAK
01:29PM10h51
Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA
12:20AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$1191One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS2493
10:35AM1h31
San Francisco International Airport
12:06PMLos Angeles International Airport
$1421One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS2111
12:47PM1h29
San Francisco International Airport
02:16PMLos Angeles International Airport
$1421One-way
0 transfers
Sky West AirlinesAA6262
10:25AM1h34
San Francisco International Airport
11:59AMLos Angeles International Airport
$1681One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berkeley, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $65 (€52).

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $79 (€64).

The fastest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 37m.

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 346 miles (558 km).
The average frequency per day from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berkeley, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Oakland International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berkeley, Crescent Lawn (UC Berkeley), CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, Sky West Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 23 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, Sky West Airlines.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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