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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 37m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 23m

  3. 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    13h 21m

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 35m

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry, travel

    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 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 40m

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry, travel

    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 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 38m

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, 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 ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 54m

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, 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 ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 52m

  9. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, 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. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 19m

  10. 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    10h 22m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar266Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 376.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bay Area via San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 9h 23m.

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