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Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Francisco to Los Angeles from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.
today
from $46
tomorrow
from $38
Sunday
from $40
Monday
from $36
Tuesday
from $35
Wednesday
from $39
Thursday
from $39

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    10:00 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    5:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Amtrak
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    3:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Hilton Garden Inn
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    4:25 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    9h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    3:05 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    10:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    10:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $38
  • Greyhound US
    9h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    3:05 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    9h 15m
    0
    10:40 PM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    7:55 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    3:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Hilton Garden Inn
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    4:25 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    10:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound US
    9h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    3:05 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $42
  • Greyhound US
    9h 15m
    0
    10:40 PM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    7:55 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    3:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Hilton Garden Inn
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    4:25 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    10:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $36
  • Greyhound US
    13h 35m
    0
    4:00 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    5:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    9h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    3:05 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    3:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Hilton Garden Inn
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    4:25 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    13h 35m
    0
    4:00 PM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    5:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $35
  • Greyhound US
    13h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    7:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $38
  • Greyhound US
    13h 35m
    0
    4:00 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    5:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    7:35 PM
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    12:20 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    8:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    10:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    9h 15m
    0
    10:40 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    7:55 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $41
  • Greyhound US
    9h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    3:05 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    11:25 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    7:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    11:25 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    7:40 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    10:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    12:30 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    8:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    University of Southern California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    9h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    3:05 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $41
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    10:40 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    7:35 PM
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between San Francisco and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 49 daily buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 123 buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with 57 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 38 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus $35
Fastest Bus 7h 5m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 38 Ø
Distance 347.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Every day, 38 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$51
Saturday 04/12
$38
Sunday 04/13
$51
Monday 04/14
$36
Tuesday 04/15
$35
Wednesday 04/16
$39
Thursday 04/17
$41
Friday 04/18
$45
Saturday 04/19
$45
Sunday 04/20
$41
Monday 04/21
$38
Tuesday 04/22
$34
Wednesday 04/23
$37
Thursday 04/24
$40
Friday 04/25
$45
Saturday 04/26
$41
Sunday 04/27
$49
Monday 04/28
$39
Tuesday 04/29
$40
Wednesday 04/30
$41
Thursday 05/01
$39
Friday 05/02
$38
Saturday 05/03

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $35, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with $35. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Francisco to Los Angeles

These are the most booked bus companies between San Francisco to Los Angeles from our users.

Greyhound US from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Francisco to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $35
Fastest Bus 8h 25m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Last Bus 10:40 PM
Daily Connections 18 Ø
Found on 4/10/2025

FlixBus from San Francisco to Los Angeles

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Francisco to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $39
Fastest Bus 7h 5m
Earliest Bus 8:05 AM
Last Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 4/10/2025

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Los Angeles

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles? Compare all modes of transports from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles? Or which bus companies serve the route San Francisco to Los Angeles? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Francisco to Los Angeles bus

How much does a San Francisco Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 13h 35m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $151. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

On average, how many connections are available from San Francisco to Los Angeles each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 38 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $64. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from San Francisco starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Los Angeles starts at 11:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Francisco Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco and Los Angeles by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Francisco to Los Angeles bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Francisco Los Angeles bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Francisco Los Angeles bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Francisco to Los Angeles

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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