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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles - San Francisco
How long does it take to get to San Francisco from Los Angeles by bus?
The typical travel time from Los Angeles to San Francisco by bus is around 9h 10m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to San Francisco in 7h 5m
What is the distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
The distance covered from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 560 km (348 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.
What is the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$37, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much is the bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The bus fare from Los Angeles to San Francisco is approximately US$51.
Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Los Angeles until 11:55pm and reaching San Francisco on the following day.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$136 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2025-04-30.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Los Angeles to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
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