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Coach trips from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA

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On the route from Los Angeles to San Francisco, the distance covered is 390 miles. With FlixBus, you can travel this distance in approximately 7 hours 5 minutes. The speediest coach serving this route makes 3 stop(s). Many of our coach services offer coach travel at different times, whether you prefer to travel first thing in the morning or late afternoon and into the evening. Some of our routes even include a night bus to ensure you truly get the most of your time at your destination. Check the rides available from Los Angeles to San Francisco to find the best option according to your schedule. Travelers can benefit from spacious seating, individual power outlets, and onboard toilets on FlixBus coaches plying this route. Complimentary Wi-Fi is a staple on most coaches. Moreover, seat reservations for your trip to San Francisco can be made during booking, availability permitting. Options include panoramic, table, and bed seats. Opting for a coach journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco is one of the most environmentally friendly options, cutting down on emissions. Plus, FlixBus allows travelers to counterbalance their carbon emissions by selecting the CO₂ compensation during ticket purchase.
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 36 destinations from San Francisco, including Los Angeles, Sacramento, Reno.
Yes, weekend trip options are available from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Check out the route's schedule and chose the best option to suit your plans!
Yes, night trip options are available from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
Booking bus tickets between San Francisco and Los Angeles with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
Starting rates for a trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco are at £37.99. Maximize your savings on FlixBus tickets by venturing during non-peak times and weekdays. Secure your ticket conveniently via this website or our app. Multiple secure payment options are at your disposal, including card payments, PayPal, Google Pay, among others. Check out all your options in the payment segment. Facing payment glitches? Our payment assistance page is here to help. For those buying tickets onboard or at selling points, cash remains a viable payment method.
In Los Angeles, there are 8 coach stops, namely Downey (Stonewood Center), Los Angeles (Hollywood / Highland), Los Angeles (Hope St/Jefferson Blvd - University of Southern California ), Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles (West LA - Expo/Sepulveda), Los Angeles Downtown (FlixBus Lot), Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals. As for San Francisco, it boasts 4 stops: Daly City BART Station, San Francisco (5th/Townsend), San Francisco Bus Station, San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf (Hyde/Beach).. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the embedded map on this page.
Travelers journeying from Los Angeles to San Francisco are entitled to one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy. Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.
Printing is unnecessary for your Los Angeles to San Francisco trip. Online bookers will receive a PDF confirmation via email, embedding a QR code as your ticket. Those using the FlixBus App will have the ticket saved there. Present the digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
For your journey between Los Angeles and San Francisco, stay updated on your coach's whereabouts with our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Choose the relevant coach stop and get the projected arrival details, helping you stay informed about any possible delays.
Every FlixBus service between Los Angeles and San Francisco is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between Los Angeles and San Francisco welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.
Child ticket prices for the Los Angeles to San Francisco route vary based on age and the timing of the booking. Those under 15 recieve a discount from the regular adult rate. At the time of booking, we sift through all discounts to offer you the most cost-effective rate. Should a discount surpass the child fare, that will be the rate charged. Kindly go through our child travel guidelines. Prams and foldable pushchairs, given they don't exceed a combined size of 240 cm (94.5 inches), can be stored in the luggage area at no extra charge.
The first FlixBus service from Los Angeles to San Francisco is scheduled for 05:30.
The day's last FlixBus departure from Los Angeles to San Francisco is at 23:55.

Find the cheapest buses from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Looking for cheap coach tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco? FlixBus has got you covered. The distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 390 miles. We can get you there in 7 hours 5 minutes, and you can expect 3 stops on your journey.

FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can keep travelling with us once you reach San Francisco. Coach tickets for this connection cost £46.99 on average, but you can find a coach and book coach trips for as little as £37.99.

So how do you find cheap coach tickets? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via the FlixBus App. When booking coach travel through the App, your ticket will be stored directly on your phone, making bus travel even greener and more convenient!

Travelling from Los Angeles to San Francisco

With 5 bus routes per day, it’s easy to fit coach trips to San Francisco into your schedule.

Travelling with FlixBus isn’t just quick, it’s cheap too. If you book coach tickets in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as £37.99 for a ticket between Los Angeles and San Francisco, , but prices might go up in high season or if buses are full, getting to an average of £46.99. That’s still a great saving compared to train, car or plane travel!

What’s more, travel by coach is one of the most sustainable modes of transport. We’re working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their bus tickets.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey, with no hold luggage restrictions.

Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can reserve a seat when you book coach tickets. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.

Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with onboard hospitality and other services available on your FlixBus. Some services you can look forward to on FlixBus coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, toilets and plug sockets. Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.

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