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

There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is a bus with an average price of $74.

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

A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $113.

A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $524.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 9m.

Train takes on average 12h 8m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is approximately 347 miles (559 km).

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is:

• Around 94 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
• Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 33 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines.

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Most travelers need at least three days in San Francisco, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In San Francisco, CA, you can ride a cable car through steep streets, explore vibrant murals in the Mission District, and visit the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum. Take a scenic walk along the Embarcadero for views of the Bay Bridge and access to the Ferry Building Marketplace. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in nearby Napa Valley. Key sights include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown, each offering unique experiences from panoramic views to vibrant culture and cuisine.

Three to four days in San Francisco, CA, allows you to explore major attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and neighborhoods like Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury, while also enjoying some of the city's renowned dining and cultural experiences.