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

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Los Angeles on December 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Lankershim/Magnolia - North HollywoodCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
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

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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, 13 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 13hAverage Duration
1208 milesDistance
49kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$96 - $439Average Duration1d 13h
49kg 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 $149. 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 13h, covering a distance of 1208 miles (1949 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 13 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 49 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 87412 reviews.

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

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Valley Transit has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.

  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
12/01
$389
12/02
$265
Today
$291
12/04
$245
12/05
$171
12/06
$168
12/07
$153
12/08
$163
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $153

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 $153 to $394 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 $153 which is on 2025-12-07.

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