How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA

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Travel Information from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA

distanceDistance347 miles (559 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$43 - $55
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $43 (€39) • 7 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $55 (€50) • 1 h 24 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 347 miles (559 km) between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA.

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from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM7h10
Los Angeles, N Orange Dr (The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf), CA
03:10PMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
$851One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak5715 AMTRAK · 715 San Joaquins
09:35AM8h40
Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
06:15PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA
$811One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Alaska AirlinesAS2148
10:35PM1h22
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
11:57PMSan Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
$3091One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 San Joaquins
09:25AM8h50
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
06:15PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA
$821One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak5715 AMTRAK · 715 San Joaquins
09:15AM9h00
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
06:15PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA
$821One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak5717 AMTRAK · 717 San Joaquins
10:55AM9h21
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
08:16PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA
$821One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM7h40
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
03:10PMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
$851One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM7h40
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
06:10PMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
$901One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM7h00
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA
06:10PMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
$901One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2061
07:35PM1h23
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
08:58PMSan Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
$1651One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS3325
06:59PM1h29
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
08:28PMSan Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
$1681One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS3342
11:29AM1h27
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
12:56PMSan Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
$2671One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Los Angeles to San Francisco, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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