Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Los Angeles, US

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Los Angeles on October 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Northridge StationCheapest
FlixBus
409 Townsend St, SF
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
UCLANo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Francisco Bus Station
Lankershim/Magnolia - North HollywoodNo tags

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Bus San Francisco, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 15m
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance558 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

San Francisco to Los Angeles Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Francisco to Los Angeles, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Los Angeles, US

  1. How far is San Francisco from Los Angeles?

    The distance covered from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 560 km (348 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-11
US$47
10-12
US$82
Today
US$47
10-14
US$47
10-15
US$44
10-16
US$47
10-17
US$37
10-18
US$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of US$37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$397 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$37 which is on 2025-10-17.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Los Angeles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to Los Angeles that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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