San Francisco to Los Angeles bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 12 night buses. The earliest bus departs from San Francisco bus station at 07:00h, arriving at Los Angeles bus station at 14:05h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 08:20h 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
09h 02min
Total Departures
18
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$40
Transportation Options
Bus
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from San Francisco to Los Angeles:
The shortest travel distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is 382 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 07:00 has a travel time of 07:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 11:05h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
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 Los Angeles earlier, there
are 12 night buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
The overnight buses depart between 17:05 and 23:00 and arrive between 00:40 and 08:20
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Los Angeles:
For more details about San Francisco or Los Angeles bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check 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
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $40 (One-Way)
or $80 (Return).
Travel reviews for San Francisco to Los Angeles bus
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