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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h 27 m
Buses per day
4
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 £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £59.
Of the 4 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for Los Angeles, CA every day 1 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 12 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 30 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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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, 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 1h 28m. 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 £44.
Distance: 559 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price | £134 Average Price |
9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA coaches for today, Thursday 12 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| undefined · undefined | 14:30 San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 13h25 | 03:55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 change | |
| 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 15:45 San Francisco, CA | 11h58 | 03:43 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:20 San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 8h45 | 01:05 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 18:10 San Francisco, CA | 11h36 | 05:46 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
| Friday 13 February | |||||
| undefined · undefined | 00:00 San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 15h30 | 15:30 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 9h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 559 km distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 9h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA coach
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.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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