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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 37 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
507 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 3 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Mountain View, CA on Tue, May 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 507 km distance in an average of 8 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 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.
4:30 PM7h30Los Angeles, CA12:00 AMMountain View, CA$721One-way0 transfers
7:55 PM9h10Los Angeles, CA5:05 AMMountain View, CA$781One-way0 transfers- 8:55 PM9h10Los Angeles, CA6:05 AMMountain View, CA$801One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 PM7h30Los Angeles, CA12:00 AMMountain View, CA$721One-way0 transfers
- 8:55 PM9h10Los Angeles, CA6:05 AMMountain View, CA$801One-way0 transfers
- 7:55 PM9h10Los Angeles, CA5:05 AMMountain View, CA$781One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 315 miles (507 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $105 Average price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m 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 Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA costing on average $105 (€85).
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA costing on average $191 (€154).
Other travel options to Mountain View, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 10h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $118 |
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK | 11:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h12 | 8:25 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
 0 | 12:00 PM Hantington Park, CA | 8h00 | 8:00 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK | 12:55 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h10 | 10:05 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 0 | 1:15 PM Hantington Park, CA | 7h40 | 8:55 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 1:45 PM Los Angeles, CA | 7h10 | 8:55 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK | 7:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h17 | 4:30 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor | 7:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h11 | 6:24 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor | 7:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h19 | 6:32 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 7h20 | 6:05 AM Redwood City Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 11:05 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 6h20 | 5:25 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 PM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 6h50 | 6:05 AM Redwood City Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
| 4:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 7h30 | 12:00 AM Mountain View, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA run on average 23 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 315 miles (507 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 315 miles (507 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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FAQs: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
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