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The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Buses from San Marcos, TX to Los Angeles, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 34h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł 737 but you can travel from only zł 422 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 06:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 1222 miles (1967 km) distance in 28h 45m.
Distance 1222 miles (1967 km) |
Average bus duration 34h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price zł 737 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 28h 45m |
First bus 6:40 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from San Marcos, TX to Los Angeles, CA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 42h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł 1,196 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 52h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł 899 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 1,027 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 52h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 1,042 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 960 |
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Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
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Most San Marcos, TX to Los Angeles, CA buses use the San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station) 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 Marcos, TX and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby eateries available within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station). ATMs are available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station).
Ticket office support is available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station).
Available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station): Wheelchair accessible bus stops.
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various dining options available.
Wi-Fi available in main waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station).
Available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
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