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Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 train costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 352 miles (568 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $199 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $95 (€76).
A train is $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $199 (€160).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
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How to get from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:10 PM12h36Richmond, CA5:46 AMLos Angeles, CA$891One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:10 PM12h36Richmond, CA5:46 AMLos Angeles, CA$891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:20 AM8h35Richmond, CA3:55 PMLos Angeles, CA$2011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:10 PM12h36Richmond, CA4:46 AMLos Angeles, CA$901One-way0 transfers
- 8:21 PM10h59Richmond, CA7:20 AMLos Angeles, CA$1211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $95 (€76).
A train is $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $199 (€160).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
- Around 104 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, 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 Richmond Station, Richmond, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 25 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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