Bus and Coach from San Francisco to Los Angeles: Compare all prices

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 Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£48

tomorrow

£32

Friday

£31

Saturday

£31

Sunday

£33

Monday

£27

Tuesday

£37

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	9h 15m	22:40	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	07:55	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	£48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 04/02/2026 22:40:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
	Greyhound US	15h 30m	16:00	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	07:30	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	£109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 04/02/2026 16:00:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £109 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Oakland, you can save more than £1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 2%
  
  8h 35m
  
  San Francisco
  
  12 km
  
  23:20
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  07:55
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £47
  
  A Bus from goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 04/02/2026 23:20:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 10m	08:20	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	20:30	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 05/02/2026 08:20:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Greyhound US	17h 35m	06:30	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	00:05	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 05/02/2026 06:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	16:00	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 05/02/2026 16:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	8h 45m	08:20	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	17:05	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 05/02/2026 08:20:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Greyhound US	15h 30m	16:00	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	07:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 05/02/2026 16:00:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 10m	16:00	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 06/02/2026 16:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	13h 25m	06:30	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	19:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 06/02/2026 06:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	12h 0m	08:30	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	20:30	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 06/02/2026 08:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	12h 0m	12:05	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	00:05	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 06/02/2026 12:05:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	15h 55m	15:15	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 06/02/2026 15:15:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 25m	06:30	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	19:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 07/02/2026 06:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	15h 30m	16:00	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	07:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 07/02/2026 16:00:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	16:00	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 07/02/2026 16:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	17h 35m	06:30	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	00:05	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 07/02/2026 06:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	16h 20m	22:40	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	15:00	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 07/02/2026 22:40:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 10m	16:00	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 08/02/2026 16:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	17h 35m	06:30	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	00:05	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 08/02/2026 06:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	15h 30m	16:00	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	07:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 08/02/2026 16:00:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound US	13h 25m	06:30	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	19:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 08/02/2026 06:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	16h 20m	22:40	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	15:00	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 08/02/2026 22:40:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 10m	16:00	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 09/02/2026 16:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	13h 25m	06:30	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	19:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 09/02/2026 06:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	17h 35m	06:30	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	00:05	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 09/02/2026 06:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
FlixBus	12h 10m	08:20	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	20:30	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 09/02/2026 08:20:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	7h 0m	08:30	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	15:30	Los Angeles	Hilton Garden Inn	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 09/02/2026 08:30:00 to Hilton Garden Inn, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 15m	22:40	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	07:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/02/2026 22:40:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	8h 45m	08:20	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	17:05	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/02/2026 08:20:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Greyhound US	13h 25m	06:30	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	19:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/02/2026 06:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	15h 30m	16:00	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	07:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/02/2026 16:00:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Oakland, you can save more than £12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 32%
  
  14h 35m
  
  San Francisco
  
  12 km
  
  16:35
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  07:10
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 10/02/2026 16:35:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from San Francisco to Los Angeles is £27 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travellers 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 31 coaches from San Francisco to Los Angeles, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with 18 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 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 £27!

Cheapest Bus	£27
Fastest Bus	7h 0m
Earliest Coach	16:00
Latest Coach	22:40
Daily Bus Connections	9 Ø
Distance	558.2 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach 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 04/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

Wednesday 04/02

£48

Thursday 05/02

£47

Friday 06/02

£31

Saturday 07/02

£53

Sunday 08/02

£43

Monday 09/02

£33

Tuesday 10/02

£37

Wednesday 11/02

£39

Thursday 12/02

£38

Friday 13/02

£45

Saturday 14/02

£54

Sunday 15/02

£36

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

£33

Wednesday 18/02

£41

Thursday 19/02

£33

Friday 20/02

£34

Saturday 21/02

£34

Sunday 22/02

Monday 23/02

£33

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

£34

Thursday 26/02

£29

Friday 27/02

£39

Saturday 28/02

£37

Sunday 01/03

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 £27, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £34.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with £27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £28.

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 coaches from San Francisco to Los Angeles are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Los Angeles

The map below shows you where to find all the 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 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

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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Francisco - Los Angeles bus trip is available from £27 and takes 15h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection San Francisco to Los Angeles is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £27 to £109. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from San Francisco to Los Angeles is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from San Francisco to Los Angeles is provided by FlixBus and takes 7h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £34. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Los Angeles departs from San Francisco at 16:00. 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The latest bus to Los Angeles departs from San Francisco at 22:40. 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 San Francisco - Los Angeles route?

Passengers looking to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles 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 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Los Angeles from San Francisco?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Francisco Los Angeles 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 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 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

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

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 9 daily trips between San Francisco and Los Angeles. 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 San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between San Francisco and Los Angeles 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 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!