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

The bus ticket price from Los Angeles to San Antonio starts at US$86. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Antonio 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 Los Angeles to San Antonio?

The average travel time between Los Angeles and San Antonio is around 1d 12h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1936 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Los Angeles to San Antonio can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Los Angeles to San Antonio by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

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

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

Buses travelling between Los Angeles and San Antonio leave from UCLA or Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at San Antonio Bus Station, Tornado I-35, San Antonio, TX.

Bus Los Angeles to San Antonio from US$96 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Antonio on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 7h	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 4h	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	09:45	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 11h	12:55	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 12h	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Antonio on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 7h	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 4h	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	09:45	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 11h	12:55	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 14h	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Antonio on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 7h	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 4h	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	09:45	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 12h	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 11h	12:55	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 14h	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to San Antonio

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours and with fares starting at just US$156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 5hAverage duration

1935 kmDistance

176kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$86 - US$433	Average duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$156 - US$272	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 176kg CO₂e

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

Average ticket priceUS$147

Average bus trip duration1d 12h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure00:25

Distance1933 km

Latest bus departure23:30

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 345 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87345 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$88

Greyhound Los Angeles San Antonio recent customer reviews

The staff on this line are the worst ever ecountered in a customer type support. They misplaced my luggage after communicating to them that it was on a bus that departed. I was assured the bus would return. Well now im here in San Antonio and no luggage. After speaking to numerous staff and givin the run around at the greyhound station in San Antonio I was finally given information on putting in a claim.

Jose S.

23 April 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 139 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Los Angeles to San Antonio Bus

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

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

Stops in San Antonio

A - San Antonio Bus Station

B - Tornado I-35

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

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

How much does a bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Antonio cost?
The bus ticket price from Los Angeles to San Antonio starts at US$86. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Antonio 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 Los Angeles to San Antonio?
The average travel time between Los Angeles and San Antonio is around 1d 12h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1936 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Los Angeles and San Antonio?
The number of buses from Los Angeles to San Antonio can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Los Angeles to San Antonio by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Los Angeles to San Antonio?
When taking the bus from Los Angeles to San Antonio, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to San Antonio?
Buses travelling between Los Angeles and San Antonio leave from UCLA or Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at San Antonio Bus Station, Tornado I-35, San Antonio, TX.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/10

US$119

31/10

US$128

Today

US$96

02/11

US$161

03/11

US$171

04/11

US$151

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06/11

US$102

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$96

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

You can expect to pay from US$96 to US$171 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$102, which is on 2025-11-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Los Angeles to San Antonio will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to San Antonio, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 12h	Avg priceUS$147	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 5h	Avg priceUS$191	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to Los Angeles, US by bus?

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