Los Angeles to San Francisco

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Los Angeles
San Francisco
Thu, Jun 6
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$44
 
 
$423

Other Options

Los Angeles to San Francisco Schedule

Los Angeles to San Francisco Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Standard 3pax Any time$ 1,868.16
Hawaiian Airlines Economy 07:40 - 20:30$ 487.85
Frontier Airlines Economy #F9275509:42 - 11:14$ 145.06
United Airlines Economy #UA592611:59 - 13:30$ 198.32
United Airlines Economy #UA207613:48 - 15:21$ 295.42
United Airlines Economy #UA571215:45 - 17:21$ 342.28
Alaska Airlines Economy 16:21 - 09:14$ 518.18
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS339618:30 - 19:56$ 298.01
United Airlines Economy #UA528120:12 - 21:37$ 270.15
FlixBus Economy 23:59 - 08:00$ 39.83

Transportation from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Facts about the transport from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Cheapest Transport$44
Fastest Transport1h 21m
Earliest Departure6:20 AM
Latest Departure11:20 PM
Departures per day16
Distance549 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlaska Airlines, FlixBus, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air, United Airlines

How to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco

When you want to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 422.39. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 43.89.

How far is Los Angeles from San Francisco?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Your trip will be a total of 342 miles (549 km). The flying distance is 714 miles (1148 km).

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The travel time from Los Angeles to San Francisco can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 11 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The cost of the trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is FlixBus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 43.89 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 422.39.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Los Angeles to San Francisco:

  • Bus tickets - USD 44.00 to USD 46.00;
  • Plane tickets - USD 51.00 to USD 422.00;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 1,868.00 to USD 2,924.00.

How many trips per day are there between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco depart during the day - there are approximately 14 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 13:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:20. There are 2 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 51.00.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air, United Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 1,868.00.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Los Angeles to San Francisco

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users took a plane.