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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 33 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $59.
Of the 9 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for San Francisco, CA every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 8 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK11:13 AM10h27Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:40 PMSan Francisco, CA$591One-way1 change- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK7:13 PM10h32Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:45 AMSan Francisco, CA$591One-way1 change
FlixBus11:15 PM7h25Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA6:40 AMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA$741One-way0 changes- FlixBus10:45 PM7h55Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA6:40 AMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA$741One-way0 changes
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 6647 AMTRAK7:13 AM12h02Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:15 PMSan Francisco, CA$801One-way2 changes
- FlixBus11:15 PM7h25Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA6:40 AMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA$741One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:45 PM7h55Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA6:40 AMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA$741One-way0 changes
11:05 PM8h10Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA7:15 AMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$1351One-way0 changes- FlixBus9:00 AM8h50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA5:50 PMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA$951One-way0 changes
- 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK11:13 AM10h27Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:40 PMSan Francisco, CA$591One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 559 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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$82 Average Price | $82 Average Price Cheapest | $189 Average Price |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA coaches for today, Monday, 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK | 11:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h27 | 9:40 PM San Francisco, CA | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 7h55 | 6:40 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:05 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 8h10 | 7:15 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 PM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 7h25 | 6:40 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| undefined · undefined | 11:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 12h35 | 12:25 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 1 change | |
| 6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor · 6645 AMTRAK | 4:50 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 13h20 | 6:10 PM San Francisco, CA | 2 changes | |
| 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 6647 AMTRAK | 7:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h02 | 7:15 PM San Francisco, CA | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 8h50 | 5:50 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 24 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 559 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CAYou can travel by bus between Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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