San Francisco to Los Angeles Bus

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San Francisco to Los Angeles Route Summary

San Francisco to Los Angeles bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 22 daily bus departures available, including 11 night buses. The earliest bus departs from San Francisco bus station at 06:00h, arriving at Los Angeles bus station at 13:05h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:20h, arriving at 04:35h the same 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 05min
Total Departures 22
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $34
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from San Francisco and Los Angeles by bus

The shortest travel distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is 382 mi. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 07:05h. The longest travel time on the route is 11:05h. 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 11 night buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The overnight buses depart between 15:00 and 21:20 and arrive at the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Los Angeles:
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Bus companies operating the San Francisco to Los Angeles route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1251 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

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: $34 (One-Way) or $68 (Return).

Travel reviews for San Francisco to Los Angeles bus

Over 1251 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 users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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