- Must visit
The Getty Center
Vast hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and impressive architecture overlooking the city.
Cheapest price on 30 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 30 Sept
£51
Fastest journey on 30 Sept
7 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 30 Sept
8 h 8 m
Buses on 30 Sept
13
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
On Wed 30 Sept, we found 13 buses from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 8 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 20 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.
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The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA coaches for today, Tuesday 29 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:05 San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 7h05 | 8:10 Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 7h20 | 8:25 Los Angeles, Exposition Blvd / South Sepulveda Blvd, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 7h50 | 8:55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
· | 6:30 San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 13h25 | 19:55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:10 San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 9h05 | 16:15 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
4790 Connecting Bus · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 7:45 San Francisco, CA | 11h58 | 19:43 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:40 San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 13h30 | 22:10 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 change | |
4794 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 San Francisco, CA | 11h36 | 21:46 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:40 San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 9h30 | 22:10 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+ · | 18:05 San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 13h40 | 7:45 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 changes | |
· | 18:50 San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 12h55 | 7:45 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 change | |
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 559 km distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 9h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Los Angeles, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Los Angeles, CA trip today.
Vast hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and impressive architecture overlooking the city.
Major art museum on Wilshire Boulevard with global collections, special exhibitions, and the famous Urban Light installation outside.
Downtown contemporary art museum known for broad post-war collections, bold exhibitions, and free general admission.
Famous beachfront district with canals, skate culture, broad sands, and a lively promenade ideal for people-watching and walks.
Classic Santa Monica pier area with ocean views, amusements, beach paths, and an easy-going coastal atmosphere.
Large urban park with hiking trails, picnic grounds, viewpoints, and access to several of the city’s best-known attractions.
French dip sandwich with thin-sliced roast beef in a roll, served with meat jus for dipping. A classic Los Angeles lunch linked to the city’s early 20th-century diners.
Crisp hard-shell tacos filled with beef, lettuce and cheese. This Mexican-American staple became a defining everyday food across Los Angeles.
Smoked bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with peppers, onions, mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard. A famous late-night street food around Los Angeles venues.
Long-running Jewish deli famous for hot pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup and classic diner fare in a traditional setting.
Lively taqueria known for tacos al pastor sliced from the spit. Informal, fast-paced and deeply tied to Los Angeles taco culture.
Historic downtown deli famed for French dip sandwiches. Casual, bustling and ideal for a classic Los Angeles lunch.
Los Angeles is pricier than many US cities, with high hotel, dining and transport costs, especially in tourist areas and without a car.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis and rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafés if there is table service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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