San Francisco to Los Angeles

San Francisco to Los Angeles

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

Best Options

 
$48
 
 
$446

Other Options

San Francisco to Los Angeles Schedule

San Francisco to Los Angeles Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Standard 3pax Any time$ 1,667.29
Spirit Air Economy #NK134905:50 - 07:19$ 156.12
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS336306:30 - 07:57$ 250.68
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS344008:10 - 09:44$ 299.05
Spirit Air Economy #NK59511:54 - 13:25$ 156.12
Alaska Airlines Economy 12:35 - 19:14$ 460.59
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS338814:14 - 15:35$ 151.73
United Airlines Economy #UA107416:26 - 17:50$ 219.89
Frontier Airlines Economy 18:34 - 07:29$ 138.63
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS338121:45 - 23:19$ 149.53
United Airlines Economy #UA242322:35 - 00:09$ 285.03

Transportation from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Facts about the transport from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Cheapest Transport$47
Fastest Transport1h 23m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure8:55 PM
Departures per day15
Distance549 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlaska Airlines, FlixBus, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air, United Airlines

How to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles

When you want to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles, 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 445.55. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 47.20.

How far is San Francisco from Los Angeles?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Your trip will be a total of 342 miles (549 km). The flying distance is 731 miles (1176 km).

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

The travel time from San Francisco to Los Angeles 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The cost of the trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles 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 47.20 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 445.55.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 47.00 to USD 47.00;
  • Plane tickets - USD 61.00 to USD 446.00;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 1,586.00 to USD 1,944.00.

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

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

  • Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles depart during the day - there are approximately 13 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 12:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 12:30. 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles. 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 61.00.

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 San Francisco to Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air, United Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles. 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 1,586.00.

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 San Francisco to Los Angeles

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles? 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.