How much does a bus ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles cost?

The bus ticket price from San Francisco to Los Angeles starts at R 600. 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!

How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The average travel time between San Francisco and Los Angeles is around 9h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 560 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

The number of buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21 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 your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Buses travelling between San Francisco and Los Angeles leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at UCLA, Ramirez Street bus stop, 613 Maple Ave.

Bus San Francisco to Los Angeles from R 561 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:35	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 24m	08:59	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 30m	20:35	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	15h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	06:55	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 10m	17:05	UCLA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	12h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	16:05	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 30m	20:35	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	19:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	07:00	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 5m	17:05	UCLA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	12h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	16:05	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 30m	20:35	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	19:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	07:00	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 5m	17:05	UCLA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	12h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	16:05	Northridge Station	Cheapest
12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 30m	20:35	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 45m	17:05	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	19:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
06:55	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 10m	17:05	UCLA	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	15h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 45m	17:05	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	19:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	06:55	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 10m	17:05	UCLA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:40	San Francisco Bus Station	16h 20m	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	19:55	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 45m	17:05	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	15h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
06:55	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 10m	17:05	UCLA	No tags
08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	12h 10m	20:30	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	16:05	Northridge Station	Cheapest
08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 45m	17:05	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	19:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
06:55	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 10m	17:05	UCLA	No tags
08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	12h 10m	20:30	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	16:05	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 30m	20:35	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	19:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	06:55	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 10m	17:05	UCLA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05	409 Townsend St, SF	12h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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Get from San Francisco to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 600, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

9h 15mAverage duration

560 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 567 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

According to customer reviews, the bus journey was generally satisfactory. However, there were complaints about the bus being too cold and the toilet not working properly. Additionally, some customers mentioned encountering rude employees who yelled at passengers and provided unhelpful responses regarding luggage inquiries. On a positive note, many praised one particular driver named Ray for his kindness, diligence, and safe driving skills. Despite these issues raised in multiple reviews, it is worth noting that overall opinions of the service remain mixed.

Amtrak San Francisco Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The bus driver, Ray, made the entire experience. He was kind, diligent and drove safely.

Susan B.

28 May 2023

Both of the employees that we asked for help were really mean. They yelled at multiple people and when we asked about our luggage they got upset when we asked for clarification. They told us that they would take our luggage form the train to the bus and when we tried to make sure we did not have to move our luggage she yelled at a

Brianna H.

11 June 2022

Very bad, i hope i can get a commercial gesture for all the trouble that occurred during the trip

Oscar A.

23 March 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511 209 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Passengers have shared positive feedback about the friendly and engaging drivers, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, some travelers noted that there were no charging plugs or Wi-Fi available on board, and concerns were raised regarding the cleanliness of the bathroom facilities.

FlixBus San Francisco Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The bus started more than half hour late. It was a hot day but the air conditioner was broken. It was scheduled to arrive 3:50 pm but we arrived after 6 pm. Besides, the driver’s attitude was very poor.

May T L.

19 August 2024

Driver was an interesting asian guy. No plugs for chatging on the seats. No wifi connection.

Mehmet Taylan K.

27 October 2023

The bus was almost an hour late. It was not cold inside the bus, it was basically room temperature. The trip cost me 100$, which is 40$ more than an amtrak trip would have cost me. The restroom did not have hand sanitizer. The amtrak bus-train experience is a lot more relaxed and comfortable. I appreciated the 40 minute stop at a rest stop, but overall the trip was uncomfortable. And that sucks because I spent so much on the bus trip that I thought I would have gotten a luxury experience.

Julio R.

1 July 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587 355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to customer reviews, the bus service had several delays and arrived late in multiple instances. Some customers also mentioned that the staff at the office could have been more helpful and responsive. However, there were positive comments about a driver who provided an excellent travel experience.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. San Francisco Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The entire vehicle was pervaded with the stench of urine from the beginning to the end of the trip; none of the powerpoints worked, hence mobile phone recharging was not possible; the bus driver was curt and unfriendly

Mischa S.

8 June 2024

We reached 2.30hrs late by schedule time and driver was just doing time pass. The bus was stinking a lot and very unclean.

Jigar G.

19 June 2023

The bus arrived 2 hours late; allegedly, the bus driver was still asleep. I know that delays happen at times, but this was truly sloppy.

Alex M.

24 March 2023

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Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles cost?
The bus ticket price from San Francisco to Los Angeles starts at R 600. 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!
How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
The average travel time between San Francisco and Los Angeles is around 9h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 560 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Francisco and Los Angeles?
The number of buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21 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 your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
When taking the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Buses travelling between San Francisco and Los Angeles leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at UCLA, Ramirez Street bus stop, 613 Maple Ave.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/11

R 838

05/11

R 838

Today

R 1 461

07/11

R 838

08/11

R 838

09/11

R 838

10/11

R 811

11/11

R 704

The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 704

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 R 704 to R 5 309 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 R 704, which is on 2025-11-11.

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.

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