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The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a train costs an average of $166.
Distance: 1201 miles (1934 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$216 Average price Cheapest | $396 Average price | $242 Average price | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 15m Average total duration 28h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 59m Average total duration 32h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from San Antonio, TX to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Antonio, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $242 (€199).
A bus is $181 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Antonio, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $396 (€326).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 45m.
Train takes on average 32h 29m.
Tickets start at around $216 (€177) compared to roughly $266 (€219) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€42). The journey takes 28h 45m versus 19h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $293 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 46h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 45h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $358 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 40h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 44h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 43h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 54h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 42h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 35h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 35h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 35h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 44h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 44h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 43h35 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $291 |
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 12:10 AM San Antonio, TX | 37h00 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM San Antonio, TX | 44h15 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 AM San Antonio, TX | 54h00 | 9:15 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM San Antonio, TX | 29h00 | 4:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM San Antonio, TX | 29h00 | 5:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from San Antonio, TX to Los Angeles, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 28h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 1201 miles (1934 km) distance in 29h 0m.
Distance 1201 miles (1934 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 29h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Most San Antonio, TX to Los Angeles, CA buses use the San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. Use this guide to compare San Antonio, TX 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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