- Must visit
de Young Museum
Major art museum in Golden Gate Park with American collections, a sculpture garden and a rooftop terrace with fine city views.
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 29 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £43.
Of the 8 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for San Francisco, CA every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 9 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 6647 AMTRAK
FlixBus
FlixBus
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAKOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £87.
Distance: 559 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£57 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price | £144 Average Price |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA coaches for today, Tuesday 11 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:00 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 8h55 | 17:55 San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:05 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 8h05 | 7:10 San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 0 changesdirect | |
· | 23:50 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 12h45 | 12:35 San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 1 change | |
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 23 times per day, taking around 9h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 559 km distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 9h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of San Francisco, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Francisco, CA trip today.
Major art museum in Golden Gate Park with American collections, a sculpture garden and a rooftop terrace with fine city views.
Expansive science museum with a rainforest dome, aquarium, planetarium and natural history displays, ideal for curious visitors of all ages.
Modern and contemporary art museum with strong rotating exhibitions and a central location near Yerba Buena Gardens.
Historic waterfront district with sea lions, bay views, ferries and lively promenades. Busy but still a classic first-time stop.
Steep Lombard Street block famed for tight curves, gardens and postcard views. Best enjoyed on foot from the steps beside the roadway.
Large urban park with gardens, lakes, museums and broad walking routes. An easy place to balance sightseeing with green space.
A crusty, tangy loaf rooted in Gold Rush-era baking. It is one of San Francisco’s signature foods and is often served with local seafood dishes.
A rich tomato-and-cream crab soup linked to Italian-American cooking in North Beach. It is a longstanding local speciality tied to Dungeness crab season.
Fresh Dungeness crab, usually simply cracked and served to highlight its sweet flavour. It is one of the Bay Area’s most prized seasonal seafood traditions.
Long-running North Beach restaurant famed for cioppino and classic Italian-American seafood in an old-school dining room.
Casual Mission institution known for hefty Mission-style burritos and quick counter service in a busy neighbourhood setting.
Historic North Beach café known for espresso and Italian atmosphere. A classic stop for coffee and light bites in a lively local setting.
San Francisco is pricier than most US cities, with high hotel rates, costly dining, and parking. Public transport helps, but overall visitor costs are usually high.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. In cafés, rounding up or $1-2 is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA buses use the Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) to San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 station pair, with some services arriving at San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street. Use this guide to compare Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various dining options available.
Wi-Fi available in main waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station).
Available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore is 19 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Basic accessibility features available for buses.
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 is 2 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29. ATMs are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Ticket office support is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Wheelchair accessible areas present.
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