Los Angeles to San Francisco bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles bus station at 07:45h, arriving at San Francisco bus station at 15:40h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:40h, arriving at 06:50h the same day.
Departure station and country
Los Angeles, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
San Francisco, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
382 mi
Average Trip Duration
09h 02min
Total Departures
18
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$35
Transportation Options
Bus
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Los Angeles to San Francisco:
The shortest travel distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 382 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 07:05h.
The longest travel time on the route is 11:00h.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in San Francisco earlier, there
are 8 night buses from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
The overnight buses depart between 14:30 and 21:40 and arrive at
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to San Francisco:
For more details about Los Angeles or San Francisco bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Los Angeles
You can see information about the departure station and stops Los Angeles here
San Francisco
You can see information about the arrival station and stops San Francisco here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $35 (One-Way)
or $70 (Return).
Travel reviews for Los Angeles to San Francisco bus
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