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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 Greyhound US or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£31
tomorrow
£36
Wednesday
£31
Thursday
£47
Friday
£97
Saturday
£43
Sunday
£34

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 0m 11:10 Los Angeles University of California (curbside) 18:10 San Francisco 5th/Townsend  Economy £31
FlixBus 7h 25m 23:15 Los Angeles University of California (curbside) 06:40 San Francisco 5th/Townsend  Economy £33
FlixBus 15h 30m 07:35 Los Angeles North Hollywood 23:05 San Francisco Bus Station Transbay  Economy £45
Greyhound US 9h 40m 21:30 Los Angeles North Hollywood 07:10 San Francisco Bus Station Transbay  Economy £78
Greyhound US 12h 45m 23:50 Los Angeles Union Station 12:35 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £89

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 25m 23:15 Los Angeles University of California (curbside) 06:40 San Francisco 5th/Townsend  Economy £36
Greyhound US 12h 20m 00:15 Los Angeles North Hollywood 12:35 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £53
Greyhound US 14h 40m 16:30 Los Angeles North Hollywood 07:10 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £69
Greyhound US 13h 25m 09:40 Los Angeles Union Station 23:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £86
FlixBus 15h 30m 07:35 Los Angeles North Hollywood 23:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £86

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 0m 11:10 Los Angeles University of California (curbside) 18:10 San Francisco 5th/Townsend  Economy £31
FlixBus 7h 25m 23:15 Los Angeles University of California (curbside) 06:40 San Francisco 5th/Townsend  Economy £36
Greyhound US 8h 45m 13:20 Los Angeles North Hollywood 22:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £51
Greyhound US 9h 25m 12:40 Los Angeles Union Station 22:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £53
Greyhound US 12h 20m 00:15 Los Angeles North Hollywood 12:35 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £72

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 12h 45m 23:50 Los Angeles Union Station 12:35 San Francisco Bus Station Transbay  Economy £47
Greyhound US 13h 25m 09:40 Los Angeles Union Station 23:05 San Francisco Bus Station Transbay  Economy £52
Greyhound US 7h 55m 23:15 Los Angeles Union Station 07:10 San Francisco Bus Station Transbay  Economy £65

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 45m 13:20 Los Angeles North Hollywood 22:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £97
Greyhound US 12h 45m 23:50 Los Angeles Union Station 12:35 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £99
Greyhound US 9h 25m 12:40 Los Angeles Union Station 22:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £102
Greyhound US 12h 20m 00:15 Los Angeles North Hollywood 12:35 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £107
Greyhound US 8h 5m 23:05 Los Angeles Union Station 07:10 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £115
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco via Glendale, CA, you can save more than £21? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 22%
      11h 35m
      Los Angeles
      10 km
      19:35
      Glendale, CA
      Transit Center
      07:10
      San Francisco
      Salesforce Transit Center
      0 km
      Economy
      £76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Oakland to Los Angeles via San Francisco, you can save more than £94? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 97%
      0h 30m
      0 km
      12:05
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      12:35
      San Francisco
      Salesforce Transit Center
      553 km
      Los Angeles
      Economy
      £3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco via Oakland, you can save more than £54? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      9h 25m
      0
      12:40
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      21:35
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £37
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 25m
      0
      21:40
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      22:05
      San Francisco
      Bus Station Transbay
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £54

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 30m 07:35 Los Angeles North Hollywood 23:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £43
Greyhound US 13h 25m 09:40 Los Angeles Union Station 23:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £52
Greyhound US 12h 45m 23:50 Los Angeles Union Station 12:35 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £53
Greyhound US 12h 20m 00:15 Los Angeles North Hollywood 12:35 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £61

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 0m 11:10 Los Angeles University of California (curbside) 18:10 San Francisco 5th/Townsend  Economy £34
FlixBus 7h 25m 23:15 Los Angeles University of California (curbside) 06:40 San Francisco 5th/Townsend  Economy £35
Greyhound US 9h 25m 12:40 Los Angeles Union Station 22:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £49
FlixBus 8h 55m 09:00 Los Angeles Union Station 17:55 San Francisco 5th/Townsend  Economy £49
Greyhound US 8h 45m 13:20 Los Angeles North Hollywood 22:05 San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center  Economy £52

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Los Angeles to San Francisco is £30 on 27/08/2026. 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 43 coaches from Los Angeles to San Francisco, while Night sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with 6 offers.

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

Compare all coach operators like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel daily 12 times by bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco in one click. Book your Los Angeles to San Francisco bus ticket starting from £30!

Cheapest Bus £30
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 07:35
Latest Coach 23:50
Daily Bus Connections 12 Ø
Distance 558.2 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

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

Every day, 12 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 03/08/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£95
Tuesday 04/08
£86
Wednesday 05/08
£51
Thursday 06/08
£47
Friday 07/08
£97
Saturday 08/08
£43
Sunday 09/08
£49
Monday 10/08
£39
Tuesday 11/08
£37
Wednesday 12/08
£38
Thursday 13/08
£44
Friday 14/08
£51
Saturday 15/08
£34
Sunday 16/08
£39
Monday 17/08
£37
Tuesday 18/08
£36
Wednesday 19/08
£36
Thursday 20/08
£43
Friday 21/08
£36
Saturday 22/08
£41
Sunday 23/08
£39
Monday 24/08
£34
Tuesday 25/08
£38
Wednesday 26/08
£32
Thursday 27/08
£30
Friday 28/08
£37
Saturday 29/08
£41
Sunday 30/08

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 £36.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco, with £30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £49.

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.

What are the most popular bus companies from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Los Angeles to San Francisco timetable.

FlixBus from Los Angeles to San Francisco

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £31
Fastest Coach 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 07:35
Last Coach 23:15
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 03/08/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

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.

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 £30 and takes 7h 0m. 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 £30 to £126. 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 12 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 £31. 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 07:35. 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 23:50. 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 Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Prices and availability for 12 trips between Los Angeles and San Francisco change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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