Bus from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
1199 milesDistance
48kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$96 - $513Average Duration1d 16h
48kg CO₂e
Average Price$156 - $1,864Average Duration3d 3h
176kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Antonio to Los Angeles start from $96. The average price for this route is around $147. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

    The average bus trip duration from San Antonio to Los Angeles is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1199 miles (1933 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Antonio to Los Angeles route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Valley Transit.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

    The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to Los Angeles at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

    A bus trip from San Antonio to Los Angeles generates an estimated 48 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.4.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Valley Transit, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Greyhound, with a cleanliness rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/26
$294
11/27
$224
Today
$155
11/29
$140
11/30
$207
12/01
$183
12/02
$173
12/03
$148
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $140

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

You can expect to pay from $140 to $365 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-11-29.

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