The cheapest and fastest buses from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 29 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, CA will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 21 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Sunnyvale, CA on Thu, May 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct buses cover the 503 km distance in an average of 7 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.
5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK12:55 PM9h10Union Station, Los Angeles, CA10:05 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$791One-way2 transfers
5801 AMTRAK · 701 Gold Runner · 4101 AMTRAK3:45 AM9h05Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:50 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$791One-way2 transfers
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 3911 AMTRAK1:45 AM10h00Union Station, Los Angeles, CA11:45 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$851One-way2 transfers
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK7:50 AM9h45Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:35 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$851One-way2 transfers
5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK8:00 AM9h35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:35 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$851One-way2 transfers
11:05 PM6h20Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA5:25 AMSan José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)$1431One-way0 transfers
01:45 PM7h10Los Angeles, CA8:55 PMSan Jose, CA$991One-way0 transfers
01:15 PM7h40Hantington Park, CA8:55 PMSan Jose, CA$991One-way0 transfers
012:00 PM8h00Hantington Park, CA8:00 PMSan Jose, CA$991One-way0 transfers
08:30 AM8h15Hantington Park, CA4:45 PMSan Jose, CA$991One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $184 Average price |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA costing on average $103 (€83).
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA costing on average $184 (€149).
Other travel options to Sunnyvale, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Train takes on average 9h 34m.
Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, 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, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 03:06PM | Duration 10h16 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 11h11 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA buses for today, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 3911 AMTRAK | 1:45 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h00 | 11:45 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2 transfers | |
5801 AMTRAK · 701 Gold Runner · 4101 AMTRAK | 3:45 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h05 | 12:50 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2 transfers | |
6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor | 4:50 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h16 | 3:06 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 transfer | |
6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor | 4:50 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h07 | 2:57 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 transfer | |
0 | 6:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 10h55 | 5:15 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:00 AM Los Angeles, CA | 9h45 | 4:45 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK | 7:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h12 | 4:25 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 544 Capitol Corridor | 7:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h26 | 5:39 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2 transfers | |
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 544 Capitol Corridor | 7:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h19 | 5:32 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2 transfers | |
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK | 7:50 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h45 | 5:35 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2 transfers | |
5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK | 8:00 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h35 | 5:35 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2 transfers | |
0 | 8:30 AM Hantington Park, CA | 8h45 | 5:15 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 7h30 | 4:30 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 9h10 | 7:40 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 7h05 | 7:45 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 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 | 7h30 | 9:15 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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 | 7:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h17 | 4:30 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA
Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CAYou can travel by bus between Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $46 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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