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How to get fromSan Francisco to La Brea Tar Pitsby plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from San Francisco to La Brea Tar Pits by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway
    4h 12m
    $94–207

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    5h 43m
    $44–226

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    8h 57m
    $60–80

  4. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 34m
    $142–294

  5. Drive 378.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to La Brea Tar Pitscar car 378.2 mi
    6h 19m
    $69–100

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Wilshire / Vermont Station to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway
    4h 8m
    $192–814

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the subway from Wilshire / Vermont Station to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway
    4h 12m
    $188–660

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway
    4h 21m
    $435–1,423

  9. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    5h 7m
    $494–766

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 19m
    $258–774

  11. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 52m
    $61–113

  12. Bus via San Francisco (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h 17m
    $66–107

San Francisco to La Brea Tar Pits by subway, bus, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to La Brea Tar Pits via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Wilshire / Fairfax Station in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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