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How to get fromLos Angeles to Half Moon Bayby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Half Moon Bay by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, line 294 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    5h 17m
    $108–225

  2. Bus, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    9h 19m
    $65–118

  3. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    12h 44m
    $148–292

  4. Drive 376.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Half Moon Baycar car 376.4 mi
    6h 24m
    $69–100

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, line 294 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    5h 15m
    $202–981

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, line 294 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    5h 56m
    $130–630

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, line 294 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    5h 54m
    $509–776

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, Caltrain, line 294 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    6h 27m
    $353–1,437

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, Caltrain, line 294 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    6h 25m
    $322–683

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    14h 42m
    $76–102

Los Angeles to Half Moon Bay by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Main St & Miramontes St via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, and Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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