The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£163
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 34 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around £163 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA you need to make at least 2 changes.
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
5813 AMTRAK · 713 Gold Runner · 6613 AMTRAK
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 AMTRAK
5713 AMTRAK · 713 Gold Runner · 6613 AMTRAK
5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 6615 AMTRAK
5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 6617 AMTRAK
5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 6615 AMTRAK
5713 AMTRAK · 713 Gold Runner · 6613 AMTRAK
5813 AMTRAK · 713 Gold Runner · 6613 AMTRAK
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 6615 AMTRAKTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a flight costs an average of £88.
Distance: 559 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £122 Average Price |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Monday 22 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK | 15:13 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h47 | 02:00 San Francisco, CA | 1 change | |
5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 6615 AMTRAK | 16:00 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h30 | 01:30 San Francisco, CA | 2 changes | |
5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 6617 AMTRAK | 19:05 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h25 | 04:30 San Francisco, CA | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 23 December | |||||
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 AMTRAK | 09:45 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h45 | 19:30 San Francisco, CA | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 20 times per day, taking around 9h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 559 km distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 559 km |
Average train duration 9h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 40m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 22:35 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
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