Moving from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Your Complete Guide
380
Miles
6 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 North
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
Cost of Living Index
166
200
Median Home Price
$850,000
$1,400,000
Median 1BR Rent
$2,300/mo
$3,100/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$140
$125
Grocery Index
105
112
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 380-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA.
Bakersfield, CA
A Central Valley city known for its country music scene and agricultural industry. The birthplace of the Bakersfield Sound in country music.
Bakersfield Sound country music, oil industry, and agriculture
Fresno, CA
The gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon national parks in California's fertile Central Valley. The agricultural capital of America.
Gateway to three national parks, agricultural hub, and Forestiere Underground Gardens
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 380 miles via I-5 North, taking about 6 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 1 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.