Coach Los Angeles to San Francisco from £29

Which bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Los Angeles to San Francisco. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£54

tomorrow

£33

Sunday

Monday

£31

Tuesday

£32

Wednesday

Thursday

£30

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 20m	15:05	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 05/12/2025 15:05:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	23:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 05/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	15h 15m	07:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	23:05	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 05/12/2025 07:50:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
FlixBus	16h 20m	06:45	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	23:05	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 05/12/2025 06:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 15m	00:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 05/12/2025 00:10:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 10m	23:05	Los Angeles	Union Station	07:15	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 06/12/2025 23:05:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	23:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 06/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	7h 0m	11:10	Los Angeles	University of California (curbside)	18:10	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) at 06/12/2025 11:10:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 40m	07:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	15:10	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 06/12/2025 07:30:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 40m	10:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:10	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 06/12/2025 10:30:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 10m	23:05	Los Angeles	Union Station	07:15	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 08/12/2025 23:05:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	23:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 08/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	8h 35m	09:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:05	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 08/12/2025 09:30:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	7h 0m	11:10	Los Angeles	University of California (curbside)	18:10	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) at 08/12/2025 11:10:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 25m	23:15	Los Angeles	University of California (curbside)	06:40	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) at 08/12/2025 23:15:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 40m	23:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 09/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	15h 15m	07:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	23:05	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 09/12/2025 07:50:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
FlixBus	8h 35m	09:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:05	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 09/12/2025 09:30:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	7h 20m	00:25	Los Angeles	West LA (Palms)	07:45	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from West LA (Palms), Los Angeles (USA) at 09/12/2025 00:25:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 15m	00:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 09/12/2025 00:10:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 40m	23:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	15h 15m	07:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	23:05	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/12/2025 07:50:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
FlixBus	7h 40m	07:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	15:10	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/12/2025 07:30:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 10m	08:00	Los Angeles	Hilton Garden Inn	15:10	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hilton Garden Inn, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/12/2025 08:00:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound US	11h 0m	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	18:10	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 11/12/2025 07:10:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Los Angeles to San Francisco is £29 on 17/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Los Angeles to San Francisco. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily coaches from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 37 coaches from Los Angeles to San Francisco, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with 4 offers.

All facts for Los Angeles to San Francisco bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel daily 17 times by bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco in one click. Book your Los Angeles to San Francisco bus ticket starting from £29!

Cheapest Bus	£29
Fastest Bus	7h 0m
Earliest Coach	00:10
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	17 Ø
Distance	558.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Every day, 17 buses from 2 coach companies leave Los Angeles for San Francisco. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£54

Saturday 06/12

£46

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£31

Tuesday 09/12

£32

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

£38

Friday 12/12

£48

Saturday 13/12

£43

Sunday 14/12

£39

Monday 15/12

£34

Tuesday 16/12

£30

Wednesday 17/12

£29

Thursday 18/12

£34

Friday 19/12

£44

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£44

Monday 22/12

£50

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£40

Thursday 25/12

£47

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£49

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £30, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £44.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco, with £29. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Los Angeles to San Francisco, 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 coaches from Los Angeles to San Francisco are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Los Angeles and San Francisco

Here is a map with all coach stations in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Downtown Coach 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

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Beach St & Hyde St

Union Square

Post St 470

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

Stonestown

Buckingham Way 501

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 Los Angeles to San Francisco? Compare all modes of transports from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Los Angeles to San Francisco bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Los Angeles San Francisco bus trip is available from £29 and takes 15h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £29 to £112. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to San Francisco.

How many connections are available for the Los Angeles San Francisco route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Los Angeles to San Francisco is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Los Angeles to San Francisco is provided by FlixBus and takes 7h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to San Francisco departs from Los Angeles at 00:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to San Francisco departs from Los Angeles at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Los Angeles San Francisco route?

Passengers looking to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Los Angeles and San Francisco 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 bus to San Francisco from Los Angeles?

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 bus for the Los Angeles San Francisco bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Los Angeles San Francisco 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 travelling 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 Los Angeles to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Los Angeles and to San Francisco

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