Coach Los Angeles to San Francisco from £27

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

£59

tomorrow

£39

Wednesday

£29

Thursday

£37

Friday

£46

Saturday

Sunday

£44

Cheapest bus trips today
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	£59	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	15h 15m	07:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	23:05	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	£62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/12/2025 07:50:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 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	£65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/12/2025 06:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	8h 35m	09:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:05	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/12/2025 09:30:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	18:05	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/12/2025 07:10:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco via San Jose, CA, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  07:10
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  17:00
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £38
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 16/12/2025 07:10:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  17:05
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  18:05
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 16/12/2025 17:05:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 15m	07:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	23:05	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 16/12/2025 07:50:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	12h 15m	00:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 16/12/2025 00:10:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	23:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 16/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	18:05	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 16/12/2025 07:10:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
FlixBus	8h 35m	09:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:05	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 16/12/2025 09:30:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 15m	00:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/12/2025 00:10:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	18:05	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/12/2025 07:10:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
FlixBus	16h 20m	06:45	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	23:05	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/12/2025 06:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	23:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 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	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/12/2025 07:50:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 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	£37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 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	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/12/2025 07:50:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 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	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 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	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hilton Garden Inn, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/12/2025 08:00:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 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	£47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/12/2025 07:10:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 15m	07:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	23:05	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	£46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 19/12/2025 07:50:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	23:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	12:25	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 19/12/2025 23:45:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Greyhound US	8h 10m	23:05	Los Angeles	Union Station	07:15	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	£94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 19/12/2025 23:05:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 15m	00:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 21/12/2025 00:10:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	18:05	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 21/12/2025 07:10:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	23:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	12:25	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 21/12/2025 23:45:00 to Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	7h 40m	07:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	15:10	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 21/12/2025 07:30:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 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	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hilton Garden Inn, Los Angeles (USA) at 21/12/2025 08:00:00 to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Los Angeles to San Francisco is £27 on 06/01/2026. 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.

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 3 daily coaches between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 43 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 15 times by bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco in one click. Book your Los Angeles to San Francisco bus ticket starting from £27!

Cheapest Bus	£27
Fastest Bus	7h 0m
Earliest Coach	06:45
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	15 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, 15 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 15/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

£59

Tuesday 16/12

£39

Wednesday 17/12

£29

Thursday 18/12

£40

Friday 19/12

£46

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£69

Monday 22/12

£45

Tuesday 23/12

£65

Wednesday 24/12

£40

Thursday 25/12

£48

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£46

Sunday 28/12

£45

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

£52

Wednesday 31/12

£40

Thursday 01/01

£44

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£35

Sunday 04/01

£37

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

£27

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

£32

Saturday 10/01

£31

Sunday 11/01

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 £27, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £45.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco, with £27. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £48.

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

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

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.

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 £27 and takes 12h 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 £27 to £123. 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 15 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 £40. 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 06:45. 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.

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 15 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 15 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

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!