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How to get fromLos Angeles to San Francisco Transbay Terminalby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco Transbay Terminal by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3h 35m
    $93–206

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    8h 5m
    $60–120

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 52m
    $150–309

  4. Drive 379.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco Transbay Terminalcar car 379.5 mi
    6h 18m
    $70–100

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3h 32m
    $197–822

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

    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
    3h 36m
    $343–1,421

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

    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
    3h 33m
    $192–667

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    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
    4h 50m
    $119–627

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    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
    4h 47m
    $508–773

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

    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
    5h 14m
    $66–364

  11. Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    9h 24m
    $65–120

Los Angeles to San Francisco Transbay Terminal by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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