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The cheapest and fastest buses from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Showing times and prices for Mar 23
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 21 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
548 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Fast buses
Of the 21 buses that leave Alameda, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Mon, Mar 23, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 548 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 8 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner10:00PM11h46
Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA09:46AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$621One-way
1 transfer
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner04:25AM11h20
Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA03:45PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$621One-way
1 transfer
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner07:10AM12h33
Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA07:43PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$621One-way
1 transfer
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner10:15PM11h31
Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA09:46AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$711One-way
1 transfer
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner04:35AM11h10
Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA03:45PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$711One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus11:00PM8h00
Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA07:00AMLos Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA
$871One-way
0 transfers
11:50PM8h05
Hayward BART Station07:55AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$1221One-way
0 transfers
01:45PM8h25
Hayward BART Station10:10PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$761One-way
0 transfers
11:20PM8h35
Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA07:55AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$1221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus11:00PM8h40
Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA07:40AMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
$871One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 340 miles (548 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $81 Average price |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 12h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 12h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 09:46PM | Duration 12h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:46PM | Duration 11h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:36PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:46PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 11h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $122 |
Live departures
Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 10:20 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:25 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 11h20 | 10:45 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:35 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 11h10 | 10:45 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:50 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 9h25 | 11:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| undefined · undefined | 2:00 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 12h55 | 2:55 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
| 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 12h33 | 2:43 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 2:25 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 12h18 | 2:43 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 4:35 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 12h11 | 4:46 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 4:50 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 11h56 | 4:46 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:45 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 9h05 | 2:50 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:10 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 9h00 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 539 NA · 6241 AMTRAK | 8:36 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 10h44 | 7:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 8:45 PM Hayward BART Station | 8h25 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 539 NA · 6241 AMTRAK | 8:46 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 10h34 | 7:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 539 NA · 6241 AMTRAK | 8:55 PM Coliseum/Airport, Oakland, CA | 10h25 | 7:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
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CBX Cross Border Express as well as Greyhound or FlixBus offer buses services from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 35 times per day, taking around 11h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 340 miles (548 km) distance in 11h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 340 miles (548 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 11h 20m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: CBX Cross Border Express, Greyhound, FlixBus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA with CBX Cross Border Express, Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $45 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 50m
Cheapest Price
$106 (€86)
FlixBus frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Greyhound
About
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a prominent American intercity bus transportation provider, established in 1914. It operates the largest intercity bus network in the United States, also extending services to Canada and Mexico. Greyhound is known for offering affordable and reliable long-distance travel, connecting major cities and rural communities across North America. The company's buses are equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom to enhance passenger comfort. Greyhound is a subsidiary of Flix SE, which also owns FlixBus, and together they offer an extensive network of over 1,600 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14h 55m
Cheapest Price
$45 (€37)
Greyhound frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Additional luggage
$15 per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
CBX Cross Border Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 30m
Cheapest Price
$84 (€68)
CBX Cross Border Express frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA can start from as little as $45 (€37) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA is $59 (€48) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 11h 20m to travel the 340 miles (548 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 1:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA with CBX Cross Border Express, Greyhound, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA, you can count on CBX Cross Border Express, Greyhound, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Los Angeles, CA. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Alameda, CA and Los Angeles, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Los Angeles, CA from Alameda, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 11h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Alameda, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA for bus company Greyhound, FlixBus.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Los Angeles, CA are:
- Griffith Observatory, an iconic facility offering stunning views of Los Angeles and exhibits on astronomy
- The Getty Center, a renowned art museum with impressive architecture and beautiful gardens
- Santa Monica Pier, a historic landmark featuring an amusement park, aquarium, and scenic ocean views
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, a famous sidewalk celebrating entertainment industry icons with star plaques
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the largest art museum in the western United States with diverse collections.
The best things to do in Los Angeles, CA include:
- Explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk, known for its eclectic shops, street performers, and skate park
- Visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience
- Take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park, offering panoramic views of the city
- Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its stunning architecture and acoustics
- Discover the unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA depends on the bus companies:
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Greyhound, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following bus company: Greyhound, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following bus company: Greyhound, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following bus company: Greyhound, FlixBus.
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Popular bus stations from Alameda, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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