Bus San Francisco to Los Angeles: Compare prices and save money

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

$48

tomorrow

$46

Sunday

$42

Monday

$47

Tuesday

$44

Wednesday

$41

Thursday

$40

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 45m	10:45 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	6:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:45:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	8h 30m	12:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:35 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:05:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 0m	10:45 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	5:45 PM	Los Angeles	University of California (curbside)	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:45:00 AM to University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	15h 30m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:30 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 10m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	12h 0m	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:30 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	12h 0m	12:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:05:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	15h 55m	3:15 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Greyhound US	15h 30m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	7:30 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:55 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	9h 15m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:55 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/7/2025 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	15h 55m	3:15 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/7/2025 3:15:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	12h 0m	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:30 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	8:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:30 PM	Los Angeles	Hilton Garden Inn	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM to Hilton Garden Inn, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 0m	10:45 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	5:45 PM	Los Angeles	University of California (curbside)	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 AM to University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 5m	10:00 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	5:05 AM	Los Angeles	University of California (curbside)	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM to University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	16h 20m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 10m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	16h 20m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	23h 15m	7:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/9/2025 7:55:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
FlixBus	15h 35m	11:25 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/9/2025 11:25:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Greyhound US	15h 30m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:30 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:55 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	15h 30m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:30 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	12h 10m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:30 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:20:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	8h 45m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	5:05 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 10m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	12h 10m	8:20 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:30 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:20:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	15h 55m	3:15 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	15h 35m	11:25 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:25:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Greyhound US	17h 35m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles is $40 on 12/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 53 buses from San Francisco to Los Angeles, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 18 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 $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	7h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	347.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Every day, 18 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$67

Saturday 12/06

$52

Sunday 12/07

$42

Monday 12/08

$53

Tuesday 12/09

$46

Wednesday 12/10

$41

Thursday 12/11

$62

Friday 12/12

$47

Saturday 12/13

$74

Sunday 12/14

$49

Monday 12/15

$43

Tuesday 12/16

$53

Wednesday 12/17

$48

Thursday 12/18

$56

Friday 12/19

$66

Saturday 12/20

$63

Sunday 12/21

$50

Monday 12/22

$60

Tuesday 12/23

$55

Wednesday 12/24

$60

Thursday 12/25

$53

Friday 12/26

$51

Saturday 12/27

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 $40, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with $40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	9h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Last Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

FlixBus from San Francisco to Los Angeles

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

Cheapest Price	$41
Fastest Bus	7h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

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.

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

Beach St & Hyde St

Union Square

Post St 470

Downtown Bus Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

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 $40 and takes 15h 10m 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 $40 and $129. 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 18 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 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. 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 6:30 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

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Los Angeles

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Francisco and to Los Angeles. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!