- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h 20 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
499 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cupertino, 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 Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cupertino, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Fri, Jul 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct buses cover the 499 km distance in an average of 8 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest buses will take 9 h 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.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $96 Average price |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $96 (€79).
A bus is $77 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $141 (€116).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Train takes on average 10h 58m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 11h26 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 10h28 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:38PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h42 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h33 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 10h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
The table below shows live departures for Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:35 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 7h15 | 7:50 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 5:35 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h10 | 3:45 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 5:45 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 12h10 | 5:55 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 5:45 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 11h25 | 5:10 PM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 1 transfer | |
0 | 6:00 AM San Jose, CA | 8h15 | 2:15 PM Hantington Park, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:00 AM San Jose, CA | 7h30 | 1:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4102 AMTRAK · 702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK | 6:20 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 9h00 | 3:20 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
3910 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK | 6:25 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h50 | 5:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
3910 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK | 6:25 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h50 | 5:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 8:08 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 11h35 | 7:43 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 8:17 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 11h26 | 7:43 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 7h35 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 9:15 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h28 | 7:43 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
3916 AMTRAK · 716 Gold Runner · 5716 AMTRAK | 12:25 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h50 | 11:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
0 | 12:30 PM San Jose, CA | 9h30 | 10:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:30 PM San Jose, CA | 9h00 | 9:30 PM Hantington Park, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK | 2:38 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 9h42 | 12:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK | 2:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 9h33 | 12:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:05 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 7h05 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4104 AMTRAK · 704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK | 3:40 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 9h30 | 1:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
0 | 5:00 PM San Jose, CA | 7h45 | 12:45 AM Hantington Park, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 310 miles (499 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 310 miles (499 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€35) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
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Most Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Hantington Park. Use this guide to compare Cupertino, CA and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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