San Francisco to Los Angeles bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from San Francisco at 07:40h, arriving at Los Angeles at 16:55h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 21:40h, arriving at 07:10h the following day.
Departure station and country
San Francisco, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Los Angeles, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
382 mi
Average Trip Duration
08h 32min
Total Departures
6
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$42
Transportation Options
Coach
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Traveling by coach from San Francisco to Los Angeles
The shortest travel distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is 382 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 08:25 has a travel time of 07:35h.
The longest travel time on the route is 09:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Los Angeles earlier, there
are 6 overnight coaches from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
The overnight coaches depart between 16:30 and 21:40 and arrive between 01:15 and 07:10
the following day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 05:50, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the San Francisco to Los Angeles route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1400 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
For more details about San Francisco or Los Angeles coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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San Francisco
You can see information about the departure station and stops San Francisco here
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Los Angeles
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Los Angeles here
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $42 (One-Way)
or $84 (Return).
Travel reviews for San Francisco to Los Angeles bus
Over 1400 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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