What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to California?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to California is to BART and bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to California?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to California is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to California station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and California?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette to California. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at Los Angeles via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Lafayette to California?

The distance between Lafayette and California is 393 miles. The road distance is 368 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to California without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to California without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to California?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Lafayette to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to California bus from?

Lafayette to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to California train from?

Lafayette to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train or bus from Lafayette to California?

The best way to get from Lafayette to California is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Lafayette to California bus arrive?

Lafayette to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Lafayette to California train arrive?

Lafayette to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to California is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Lafayette to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3347+ hotels available in California.

Lafayette to California - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to California by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 32m
$56–77
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
14h 1m
$153–314
Drive 365.8 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Los Angelescar 365.8 mi
6h 2m
$67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 9m
$59–115
Bus via Powell Street (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
10h 53m
$72–118

Lafayette to California by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 391.2 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Lafayette, CA, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 12h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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