San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA

San Francisco to Los Angeles by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles for only $19, on a trip of approximately 9h 55m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Los Angeles.

  • Greyhound logo
    Cheapest
    Bus
    9h 55m
    Direct
  • Flixbus logo
    Fastest
    Bus
    7h 5m
    Direct
  • Amtrak logo
    Earliest
    Train
    11h 17m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Greyhound
6:00 AM->3:55 PM
Flixbus
11:30 PM->1:10 PM
Amtrak
10:35 PM->8:52 AM
Amtrak - Coast Starlight
8:39 AM->8:36 PM

Save $58 if you travel with Greyhound!

Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles

The bus trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes approximately 11h 35m duration and covers a distance of about 338 mi. There are usually 73 buses traveling daily to Los Angeles and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $18.98 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance338 mi
Price$18.98
Frequency73
Fastest7h 5m

Train San Francisco to Los Angeles

It takes an average of 10h 40m to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles by train, covering a distance of about 338 mi. There are usually 109 trains traveling daily from San Francisco to Los Angeles and tickets for this journey start from $46 when you book in advance.

Distance338 mi
Price$46
Frequency109
Fastest7h 59m

Flixbus stations in San Francisco

  • San Francisco (5th/Townsend)

  • Daly City BART

  • Caltrain Station - 5th & Townsend St

  • Daly City BART- Bay 4

  • West Oakland Bart Station

Flixbus stations in Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles Union Station

  • Los Angeles (UCLA)

  • Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • Los Angeles Un Station Arrival

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave

  • Long Bch Bus Station

  • Shelter 'A' - 107 E First Street

Greyhound stations in San Francisco

  • San Francisco Bus Station

  • Salesforce Transit Center

  • West Oakland Bart Station

Greyhound stations in Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles Union Station

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • Long Bch Bus Station

  • Shelter 'A' - 107 E First Street

Amtrak stations in San Francisco

  • San Francisco, California

  • 5885 Horton St

Amtrak stations in Los Angeles

  • Union Station

  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

  • Metrolink Station

  • 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth

  • Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • Pasadena Hilton Hotel - 168 S Los Robles Ave

  • Burbank, CA

  • 3750 Empire Ave

Amtrak - Coast Starlight stations in San Francisco

  • 5885 Horton St

Amtrak - Coast Starlight stations in Los Angeles

  • Union Station

  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

  • 3750 Empire Ave

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to Los Angeles is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.