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21/03/2025
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Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus

The journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus is 559.75 km and takes 9 hrs 45 mins. There are 35 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 am and the last at 11:55 pm. It is possible to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as RM 164.13 or as much as RM 510.90. The best price for this journey is RM 164.13.

Lowest Price RM 164.13
Journey Duration 9 hrs 45 mins
Connection per Day 35
Lowest Price RM 164.13
Highest Price RM 510.90
First Departure 12:15 am
Last Departure 11:55 pm
Distance 559.75 km
Departure Los Angeles, CA
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Greyhound, FlixBus

Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Friday, 21 Mar 2025

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Best time to book Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA travel

Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average

Price as departure date approaches

Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around RM 156.24 to RM 215.08 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 27% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA

The cheapest Los Angeles, CA - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as RM 161.71 if you’re lucky, or RM 190.18 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as RM 207.19.

Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by bus

When travelling to San Francisco, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
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Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
39.18kg
Bus
41.98kg
Flight
111.95kg
Car
89.56kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is RM 243.23. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as RM 164.13.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is RM 164.13. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA by bus?
Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is 559.75 km.
How long does the bus between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA take?
Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is on average 9 hrs 45 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 7 hrs 5 mins.
Which companies operate from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The bus journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. and Amtrak.
How many bus connections per day go from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA has 35 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 12:15 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 11:55 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is RM 164.13 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
There are on average 18 direct connection(s) from Los Angeles, CA to go to San Francisco, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA is 7 hrs 5 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA creates 41.98kg of CO2 emissions.