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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 14 buses that leave San Marcos, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Tue, Feb 17, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 17 the direct buses cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Feb 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.
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Compare bus and train for San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:57PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:57PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:57PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:57PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:57PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:57PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 7:55 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 3h35 | 11:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 8:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3h15 | 11:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 8:40 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 2h50 | 11:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:10 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 3h45 | 12:55 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:25 PM Oceanside | 2h05 | 11:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:35 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 3h20 | 12:55 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 11:55 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3h15 | 3:10 AM Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 11:55 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3h40 | 3:35 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Tuesday, February 17 | ||||||
| FlixBus | 12:15 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 2h55 | 3:10 AM Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 12:15 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 3h20 | 3:35 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 3:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h45 | 6:20 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 4:20 AM Oceanside | 2h00 | 6:20 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 2:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3h55 | 6:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 3:35 PM Oceanside | 3h05 | 6:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 3:35 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4h00 | 7:35 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 3:55 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 3h40 | 7:35 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 5:25 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3h20 | 8:45 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 5:50 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 2h55 | 8:45 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Overview: Bus from San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 05:10 |
Last bus 23:30 |
FAQs: Bus from San Marcos, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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