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How to get fromLos Angeles to San Francisco Bayby bus, ferry, unknown, train, plane, subway, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay by bus, ferry, unknown, train, plane, subway, or tram

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    9h 36m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    13h 34m

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    6h 8m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    10h 35m

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    6h 5m

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    2h 57m

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    2h 54m

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3h 6m

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3h 4m

  10. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    3. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    4h 35m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 411.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the bus to San Francisco Bus Station, walk to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay via Emeryville, Shellmound @ Public Market NB, Powell @ Police/Fire Station EB, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 13h 34m.

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