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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€132
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 29 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around €132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
Of the 9 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Mon, Mar 30, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 30 the direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 8 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Mon, Mar 30 the slowest buses will take 9 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner10:35PM11h11San Francisco, CA09:46AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA€801One-way1 transfer- 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner07:45AM11h58San Francisco, CA07:43PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA€801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:25PM7h35San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA07:00AMLos Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA€1131One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:25PM8h15San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA07:40AMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA€1131One-way0 transfers
12:40PM9h30San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 2910:10PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA€1271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:25PM7h35San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA07:00AMLos Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA€1131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:25PM8h15San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA07:40AMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA€1131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:15AM8h35San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA07:50PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA€1361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus07:30AM8h45San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA04:15PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA€1481One-way0 transfers
- 10:40PM9h15San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 2907:55AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA€1521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 559 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€62 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price | €146 Average price |
9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company | Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Sunday, March 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| undefined · undefined | 1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 13h25 | 2:55 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
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| 5:40 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 9h15 | 2:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:25 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 7h35 | 2:00 PM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:25 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 8h15 | 2:40 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 9h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €37 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 559 km distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 9h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as €37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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