Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Francisco to Pacific Palisadesby plane, tram, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Pacific Palisades

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from San Francisco to Pacific Palisades by plane, tram, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Sunset Wb & Swarthmore Fsbus bus
    4h 57m
    $90–199

  2. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, line 9 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    5. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    6. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Sunset Wb & Swarthmore Fsbus bus
    6h 58m
    $42–205

  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 - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus San Jose
    10h 28m
    $61–73

  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 Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 50m
    $132–286

  5. Drive 380 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Pacific Palisadescar car 380 mi
    6h 22m
    $70–101

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 9 bus

    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 tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Sunset Wb & Swarthmore Fsbus bus
    5h 6m
    $341–1,415

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 9 bus

    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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Sunset Wb & Swarthmore Fsbus bus
    5h 36m
    $195–817

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 9 bus

    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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Sunset Wb & Swarthmore Fsbus bus
    5h 40m
    $191–663

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

    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
    3. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Sunset Wb & Swarthmore Fsbus bus
    6h 34m
    $507–769

  10. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, tram, line 9 bus

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Sunset Wb & Swarthmore Fsbus bus
    7h 42m
    $261–777

  11. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    11h 58m
    $69–113

  12. Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    12h 13m
    $62–115

San Francisco to Pacific Palisades by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Pacific Palisades.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 376.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Pacific Palisades, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Sunset / Via De La Paz via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Westwood / Wilshire, and Westwood / Lindbrook in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers