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TodayApr 19
from US$96
TomorrowApr 20
from US$47
SunApr 21
from US$45
MonApr 22
from US$41
TueApr 23
from US$30
WedApr 24
from US$37
ThuApr 25
from US$41
FriApr 26

Cheap buses leaving today

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11:30PM
7h30m
7:00AM
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
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Los Angeles - UCLA
Cheapest
Fastest
11:30PM
8h10m
7:40AM
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
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Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
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11:30PM
14h5m
1:35PM
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
Los Angeles - N. Hollywood (Lankershim)
Bus San Francisco to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$51
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 25m
Number of daily buses66
Earliest bus departure5:15 AM
Distance542 km
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

San Francisco to Los Angeles Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses66
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:15AM - 11:30PM
Minimum PriceUS$31
Average Ticket PriceUS$51
Minimum Trip Duration7h
Average Bus Trip Duration10h25m
Distance542 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco - Los Angeles

The average bus ticket price from San Francisco to Los Angeles is US$51. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between San Francisco and Los Angeles is around 10h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h.This is the time it takes to travel the 560 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 66 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses travelling between San Francisco and Los Angeles leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at Ramirez Street bus stop, UCLA, Downtown Tufesa Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04-17
US$35
04-18
US$37
Today
US$41
04-20
US$40
04-21
US$41
04-22
US$35
04-23
US$34
04-24
US$34
The cheapest trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 24, 2024 with a price of US$34

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

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$110 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34 which is on 2024-04-24.

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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