Moving from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Your Complete Guide
380
Miles
6 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 South
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of Living Index
200
166
Median Home Price
$1,400,000
$850,000
Median 1BR Rent
$3,100/mo
$2,300/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$125
$140
Grocery Index
112
105
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 380-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, 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 South, taking about 6 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 1 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.