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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 17 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 17 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Northridge StationArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 17 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 17 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 17 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Los Angeles, US to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview
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Passengers have shared positive experiences with this train service, highlighting the punctuality of the trains and the helpfulness of staff in guiding passengers. Additionally, both the train and bus were noted for their cleanliness. Travelers appreciated smooth rides on tracks that offered scenic views not available when driving.
Amtrak Los Angeles San Francisco recent customer reviews
1. The train was on time. 2. Staff were very helpful guiding the passengers. 3. The train was running so smoothly on the tracks. We would love to use the train again for the scenic views we see that we can not experience while driving.
Norma R.
The driver was crazy and I felt unsafe from start to finish with how fast she was driving. Absolutely none of the sockets worked to charge phones which I find appalling seeing as the price we paid. My group had 0% and was bagging on the phone chargers so we could carry on our travelling once arriving in San Francisco.
Selina D.
The WiFi did not work, there was no available spots to charge my phone. The ticket said it was going to stop by terminal 8 and we found out just a few minutes that it was parked at terminal 3. No one gave us notice of this change and we almost lost the bus. Plus the driver and the woman in charge were very RUDE. I would not recommend to anyone this service.
Victoria Denise B.
Los Angeles to San Francisco Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Aug 14, 2025 with a price of $52To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $52 to $396 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-08-17.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Los Angeles and San Francisco is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Francisco.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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