- Los Angeles to San Francisco buses
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Los Angeles Union Station | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
![]() | Los Angeles Union Station | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
![]() | Los Angeles Union Station | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags | |||||
![]() | UCLA | Mission St & Fremont St | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from Los Angeles to San Francisco
The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and San Francisco?
Stops in Los Angeles
- A571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - C613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
- 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
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - 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
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to San Francisco, 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 Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco start from $39. The average price for this route is around $61. 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 Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The average bus trip duration from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 336 miles (542 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to San Francisco route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to San Francisco at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco 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 Los Angeles to San Francisco?
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 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
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 Los Angeles to San Francisco?
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 Los Angeles to San Francisco?
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.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $71 to $196 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2026-01-22.
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