How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles start from $37. The average price for this route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus trip duration from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 338 miles (545 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Los Angeles at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Francisco to Los Angeles from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Los Angeles on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	9h 15m	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 5m	5:05pm	UCLA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	16h 20m	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Los Angeles on December 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	Cheapest
8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 45m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 45m	5:45pm	UCLA	No tags
8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	12h 10m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Los Angeles on December 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 45m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 45m	5:45pm	UCLA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	16h 20m	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Los Angeles on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	Cheapest
8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 45m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 45m	5:45pm	UCLA	No tags
8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	12h 10m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Los Angeles on December 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	Cheapest
8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	8h 45m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 45m	5:45pm	UCLA	No tags
8:20am	409 Townsend St, SF	12h 10m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Los Angeles on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	Cheapest
10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	9h 15m	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 45m	5:45pm	UCLA	No tags
4:00pm	San Francisco Bus Station	15h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Los Angeles on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 50m	4:05pm	Northridge Station	Cheapest
	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	9h 15m	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 25m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:20am	Mission St & Fremont St	10h 25m	5:45pm	UCLA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	16h 20m	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:53 PM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

338 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
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B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Visit page
B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Visit page
D
Los Angeles International Airport
Visit page
E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have reported a generally positive travel experience, highlighting the spacious seats and great customer service on trains. The trips were noted to be smooth and punctual, with some arriving earlier than expected. However, there were mentions of buses being too cold with non-functional toilets during journeys.

Amtrak San Francisco Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Riding in a train was a wonderful experience ! It has everything for your comfort , Seats are spacious! Food is great! Restroom nearby! Great customer service

Sandra Paola L.

November 22, 2025

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

Susan B.

May 28, 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.

June 11, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,531 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

August 19, 2024

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

Mehmet Taylan K.

October 27, 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.

July 1, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 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.

June 8, 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.

June 19, 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.

March 24, 2023

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Francisco, 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.

How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles start from $37. The average price for this route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
The average bus trip duration from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 338 miles (545 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Los Angeles at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12/03

$47

12/04

$47

Today

$47

12/06

$47

12/07

$47

12/08

$47

12/09

$47

12/10

$45

The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $45

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 $45 to $248 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 $45 which is on 2025-12-10.