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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $199 Average price |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Train takes on average 9h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
How to get from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 6617 AMTRAK11:05 AM9h25Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$1011One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 6617 AMTRAK11:05 AM9h25Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$1011One-way2 transfers
Fastest
UA23636:00 AM1h25Ontario International Airport7:25 AMSan Francisco International Airport$3911One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 6615 AMTRAK8:00 AM9h30Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$1011One-way2 transfers
- 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 6619 AMTRAK12:55 PM9h35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA10:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$1011One-way2 transfers
- 5713 AMTRAK · 713 Gold Runner · 6613 AMTRAK5:55 AM9h35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$1011One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:15 PM7h25Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA6:40 AMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA$1301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 PM7h55Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA6:40 AMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA$1301One-way0 transfers
· 11:50 PM12h35Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA12:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$1671One-way1 transfer
AA63367:00 AM1h34Los Angeles International Airport8:34 AMSan Francisco International Airport$2001One-way0 transfers- AS5143:36 PM1h27Los Angeles International Airport5:03 PMSan Francisco International Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
- AS14876:00 AM1h27Los Angeles International Airport7:27 AMSan Francisco International Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Train takes on average 9h 37m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
- 22 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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