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The cheapest and fastest buses from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Showing times and prices for Jun 20
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
72 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aliso Viejo, 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 Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Fast buses
Of the 1 buses that leave Aliso Viejo, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
5:20 PM1h05Aliso Viejo, CA6:25 PMLos Angeles, CA$81One-way0 transfers
- 5:20 PM1h05Aliso Viejo, CA6:25 PMLos Angeles, CA$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
The fastest way to travel from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Aliso Viejo, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:56AM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:36PM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 02:13PM | Arrival Time 05:28PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:56PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 12h03 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:56PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:56PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:56PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h35 | 9:15 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
 0 | 9:10 AM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h26 | 10:36 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0h30 | 10:50 AM Downey, Stonewood Center (251 Stonewood St), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 1h05 | 11:25 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:10 AM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h46 | 12:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:35 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h45 | 1:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:55 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 1h25 | 1:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 1:10 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h26 | 2:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:10 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h46 | 4:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:10 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h26 | 6:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:35 PM Aliso Viejo, CA | 2h00 | 7:35 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:35 PM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h35 | 7:10 PM Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 7:10 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h46 | 8:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h45 | 9:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:50 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 1h25 | 9:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 9:10 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h26 | 10:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 0h55 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:55 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0h35 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 5m.
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 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 4:10 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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: OCTA from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA with OCTA for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
OCTA
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
$21 (€17)
OCTA frequency
2 a day
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FAQs: Bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aliso Viejo, 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 Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is $39 (€32) ; 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 Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 1h 5m to travel the 44 miles (72 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 Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 4:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 9:10 PM.
Yes, there are 10 direct buses a day from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA, you can count on OCTA for the best way to get you to Los Angeles, CA. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Aliso Viejo, CA and Los Angeles, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Los Angeles, CA from Aliso Viejo, CA is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Aliso Viejo, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
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.
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- Explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk, known for its eclectic shops, street performers, and skate park
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- 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.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
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.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
No, luggage for the bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
Since neither Aliso Viejo, CA nor Los Angeles, CA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Los Angeles, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and vehicle break-ins, especially in crowded or tourist-heavy areas like Hollywood and Venice Beach. Common scams include fake ticket vendors near popular attractions and overcharging by unlicensed ride services. It's important to use official transportation options, stay aware of surroundings, and avoid sharing personal information with strangers to stay safe.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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