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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of $114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $114, while a flight costs an average of $623.
Distance: 346 miles (558 km)
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$114 Average price Cheapest | $623 Average price | $225 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $225.
A bus is $510 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $623.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
Train takes on average 12h 47m.
Tickets start at around $114 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$38. The journey takes 8h 57m versus 5h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
5:18 PM 12h28 Berkeley, CA 5:46 AM Los Angeles, CA $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:18 PM 12h28 Berkeley, CA 5:46 AM Los Angeles, CA $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:18 PM 12h28 Berkeley, CA 5:46 AM Los Angeles, CA $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:18 PM 12h28 Berkeley, CA 4:46 AM Los Angeles, CA $89 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $225.
A bus is $510 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $623.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
Train takes on average 12h 47m.
- Around 156 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, 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.
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 36 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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