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

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

The cheapest way to travel from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of €56.

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

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €76.

A bus is €65 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €121.

The fastest way to travel from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

Train takes on average 9h 40m.

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

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

• Around 64 flights per day.
• Around 17 buses per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, 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 San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

• {stationMode_1} mostly depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
• {stationMode_2} mostly depart from San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
• {stationMode_3} mostly depart from {departureStation_3} and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.

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

• Travel with Amtrak, Caltrain to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
• Travel with Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines, American Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, frontier airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.

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

• 27 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines, American Airlines, United, CitizenPlane.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.

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

In Los Angeles, CA, you can explore Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Best sights include the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center for art and gardens, the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with its diverse collections.

To fully experience Los Angeles, CA, it's ideal to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to visit popular attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and the Getty Center, while also exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods and cultural offerings.