San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA Bus
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San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus
The journey from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus is 559.75 km and takes 12 hrs 10 mins. There are 18 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:15 a.m. and the last at 10:40 p.m.. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus for as little as $64.66 or as much as $104.26. The best price for this journey is $64.66.
| Lowest Price | $64.66 |
| Journey Duration | 12 hrs 10 mins |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Amtrak 18 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Amtrak $64.66 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Amtrak $104.26 |
| First Departure | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Amtrak 5:15 a.m. |
| Last Departure | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Amtrak 10:40 p.m. |
| Distance | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Amtrak 559.75 km |
| Departure | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Amtrak San Francisco, CA |
| Arrival | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Amtrak Los Angeles, CA |
| Carriers | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc. Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Amtrak |
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Find the best day to travel to Los Angeles, CA by bus
When travelling to Los Angeles, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
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San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
39.18kg
Bus
41.98kg
Flight
111.95kg
Car
89.56kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is $76.80. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $64.66.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is $64.66. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, CA by bus?
San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 559.75 km.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, CA take?
San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is on average 12 hrs 10 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 8 hrs 45 mins.
Which companies operate from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Amtrak.
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA has 18 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA departs at 5:15 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA departs at 10:40 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $64.66 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
There are on average 3 direct connection(s) from San Francisco, CA to go to Los Angeles, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, CA is 8 hrs 45 mins.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA creates 41.98kg of CO2 emissions.