Los Angeles to San Francisco

Los Angeles to San Francisco

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Los Angeles to San Francisco Schedule

Los Angeles to San Francisco Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 00:25 - 08:00€ 48
Frontier Airlines Economy 05:45 - 13:27€ 404.44
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS333506:15 - 07:37€ 98.43
Frontier Airlines Economy 09:01 - 16:30$ 205.03
Spirit Air Economy #NK7011:10 - 12:35$ 155.39
United Airlines Economy #UA158413:40 - 15:13$ 323.71
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL376914:20 - 15:40€ 131.58
Frontier Airlines Economy 17:48 - 11:04$ 295.69
JetBlue Economy #B653618:45 - 20:06$ 102.95
United Airlines Economy #UA51020:15 - 21:44€ 182.58
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS123522:20 - 23:42$ 98.44

Transportation from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Facts about the transport from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Cheapest Transport$86
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure11:20 PM
Departures per day59
Distance1205 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlaska Airlines, FlixBus, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian 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 Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 2,924.48. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 86.18.

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 749 miles (1205 km). The flying distance is 749 miles (1205 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 35 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 86.18 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 2,924.48.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 86.00 to USD 107.00;
  • Plane tickets - USD 145.00 to USD 613.00;

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 43 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:20. There are 4 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Los Angeles to San Francisco any time of the 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 145.00.

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, Hawaiian 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.