Bus Tickets from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 4:47 PM PDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Clara to Los Angeles

Bus
Average PriceUS$15 - US$16Average Duration6h 15m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$19 - US$129Average Duration56m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Clara to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day
56mAverage Duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Clara to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$15
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:30pm
Distance65 km

Santa Clara to Los Angeles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Clara - Los Angeles

  1. How long is the trip from Santa Clara to Los Angeles by bus?

    The typical travel time from Santa Clara to Los Angeles by bus is around 6h 15m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Los Angeles in about 6h 15m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Santa Clara to Los Angeles?

    The distance covered from Santa Clara to Los Angeles is 498 km (309 miles).

  3. What is the cheapest way to go from Santa Clara to Los Angeles?

    The least expensive way to go from Santa Clara to Los Angeles would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$15, making this your best choice for this trip.

  4. How much does the bus ticket cost from Santa Clara to Los Angeles?

    The bus fare from Santa Clara to Los Angeles is approximately US$15.

  5. Is there an overnight bus from Santa Clara to Los Angeles?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Santa Clara until 11:30pm and reaching Los Angeles on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Clara to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of US$13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Clara to Los Angeles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$15 for a bus ticket from Santa Clara to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13 which is on 2025-05-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Clara to Los Angeles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Santa Clara to Los Angeles.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Clara to Los Angeles.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Clara to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Clara to Los Angeles?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Santa Clara by bus?

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You can also go to Los Angeles by train

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