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SFO — LAX
Apr 4 — Apr 111
One-way
1 adult
Tue 4/4

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Amtrak
With transfers
11h 57m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
12h 32m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
11h 57m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
12h 32m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
12h 32m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
11h 57m
Amtrak

San Francisco to Los Angeles train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from San Francisco to Los Angeles

ROUND-TRIP FROM

$108

ONE-WAY FROM

$35

TRAIN COMPANIES

Amtrak
The best round-trip train deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $108
The best one-way train deal from San Francisco to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $35
There is 1 train company servicing this route: Amtrak

San Francisco Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in San Francisco
San Francisco Ferry BuildingSan Francisco, 37.79545, -122.39365
San Francisco Santa Rosa 917 Edwards AveSan Francisco, 38.45544, -122.72818
San Francisco CaltrainSan Francisco, 37.776627, -122.3946

Los Angeles Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles ChatsworthLos Angeles, 34.253204, -118.59942
Los Angeles Westwood-UCLA, CaliforniaLos Angeles, 34.06877, -118.44898
Los Angeles GlendaleLos Angeles, 34.123707, -118.258865
Los Angeles ClaremontLos Angeles, 34.094467, -117.71686
Los Angeles La Crescenta Honolulu and Lowell AveLos Angeles, 34.231945, -118.26651
Los Angeles LittlerockLos Angeles, 34.52134, -118.00058

Book round-trip train tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Amtrak
May 1
4:39 amEmeryville
11h 57m
4:36 pmVan Nuys
May 3
6:18 amVan Nuys
11h 13m
5:31 pmEmeryville
Amtrak
Oct 2
4:39 amEmeryville
12h 32m
5:11 pmLos Angeles Union
Oct 15
5:51 amLos Angeles Union
11h 40m
5:31 pmEmeryville
Amtrak
May 19
4:39 amEmeryville
11h 57m
4:36 pmVan Nuys
May 21
6:18 amVan Nuys
11h 13m
5:31 pmEmeryville
Amtrak
Jun 2
4:39 amEmeryville
12h 32m
5:11 pmLos Angeles Union
Jun 5
5:51 amLos Angeles Union
11h 40m
5:31 pmEmeryville
Amtrak
Jun 2
4:39 amEmeryville
11h 57m
4:36 pmVan Nuys
Jun 5
6:18 amVan Nuys
11h 13m
5:31 pmEmeryville
Amtrak
May 2
4:39 amEmeryville
12h 32m
5:11 pmLos Angeles Union
May 7
5:51 amLos Angeles Union
11h 40m
5:31 pmEmeryville

Book one-way train tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Amtrak
Apr 9
4:39 amEmeryville
11h 57m
4:36 pmVan Nuys
Amtrak
Jun 3
4:39 amEmeryville
12h 32m
5:11 pmLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
Sep 5
4:39 amEmeryville
11h 57m
4:36 pmVan Nuys
Amtrak
Jun 28
4:39 amEmeryville
12h 32m
5:11 pmLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
Jun 17
4:39 amEmeryville
12h 32m
5:11 pmLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
Jun 12
4:39 amEmeryville
11h 57m
4:36 pmVan Nuys

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FAQs for booking trains from San Francisco to Los Angeles

There are no direct trains to Los Angeles from San Francisco, so you will make several stops along the route. Your journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles will first stop in San Jose, California. There are numerous exciting attractions in San Jose, such as the Rosicrucian Museum, Municipal Rose Garden, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and others. Other stops on this route include Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley, and Van Nuys, all in California. While the train is the primary method of transportation from San Francisco to Los Angeles, it doesn’t take you to every destination. You will need to board a bus or express shuttle to connect to various stations.

Amtrak is the primary train provider between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It offers medium and long-distance intercity trains to Los Angeles from San Francisco. You can connect with your friends, stream music, watch your favorite movie, or reply to emails onboard San Francisco to Los Angeles trains because Amtrak trains offers unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi for everyone.


Popular train routes to Los Angeles

Most frequently searched train routes to Los Angeles, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Los Angeles from Portland
Fastest travel time30h 14m
Cheapest price$196
Trains to Los Angeles from San Diego
Fastest travel time2h 47m
Cheapest price$70
Trains to Los Angeles from Chicago
Fastest travel time43h 10m
Cheapest price$292
Trains to Los Angeles from Seattle
Fastest travel time34h 46m
Cheapest price$202
Trains to Los Angeles from Albuquerque
Fastest travel time16h 41m
Cheapest price$138
Trains to Los Angeles from San Jose
Fastest travel time9h 00m
Cheapest price$96
Trains to Los Angeles from Tucson
Fastest travel time10h 00m
Cheapest price$78
Trains to Los Angeles from Oakland
Fastest travel time11h 27m
Cheapest price$108
Trains to Los Angeles from Grand Canyon Village
Fastest travel time11h 22m
Cheapest price$122
Trains to Los Angeles from El Paso
Fastest travel time16h 45m
Cheapest price$192
Trains to Los Angeles from Los Angeles
Fastest travel time0h 12m
Cheapest price$10
Trains to Los Angeles from San Antonio
Fastest travel time28h 50m
Cheapest price$252

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