Los Angeles to San Francisco

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Los Angeles
San Francisco
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Los Angeles to San Francisco Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+5h 39m
$2,234.00
Flight
Southwest
Economy
05:00
11:05
$374.15
Flight
Southwest
Economy
05:20
09:10
$320.14
Flight
Southwest
Economy
05:45
13:15
$374.14
Flight
Southwest
Economy
06:05
07:30
$136.47
Flight
Southwest
Economy
06:25
07:45
$84.47
Flight
Frontier Airlines
Economy
06:45
22:33
$289.18
Flight
Southwest
Economy
07:10
15:15
$130.78
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
07:30
15:10
$52.99
Flight
Southwest
Economy
07:50
17:10
$284.81
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
08:10
09:38
$82.46
Flight
Alaska Airlines
Economy
08:26
09:59
$78.39
Flight
Southwest
Economy
08:45
13:05
$300.14
Flight
Southwest
Economy
09:05
16:45
$195.81
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
09:21
13:38
$375.52
Flight
Frontier Airlines
Economy
09:37
11:13
$108.59
Flight
Southwest
Economy
10:00
11:20
$269.46
Flight
Southwest
Economy
10:20
19:45
$379.82
Flight
Southwest
Economy
10:40
16:45
$204.14
Flight
Alaska Airlines
Economy
11:00
12:39
$140.53

How to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Travelling between Los Angeles and San Francisco is possible by Flight and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 2,555.30 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 78.09.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 14m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 5h 59m to reach San Francisco.

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

Travelling between Los Angeles and San Francisco can be as cheap as USD 78.09 if you opt for a Hawaiian Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 2,555.30 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 151 from Los Angeles to San Francisco starting from 06:00 Los Angeles Airport until 22:35 Los Angeles Airport
  • 12 from Los Angeles to San Francisco starting from 00:00 Beverly Hills Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Beverly Hills Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 78.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Los Angeles and San Francisco

Aeromexico, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, China Airlines, Copa Airlines, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volaris, zzNOT_USE_Delta Air Lines

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Los Angeles and San Francisco

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

What is the most popular transport to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 70% decided to fly
  • 30% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Facts about the transport from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Cheapest Transport$78
Fastest Transport1h 14m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:35 PM
Departures per day163
Distance300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines