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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$215
Average price
$215
Fastest journey
15 h 30 m
Average duration
15 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
582 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Rafael, 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 Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $215 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $215.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Rafael, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Sat, May 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 09 the direct buses cover the 582 km distance in an average of 15 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 30 m .
On Sat, May 09 the slowest buses will take 15 h 30 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.
12:00 AM15h30San Rafael, CA3:30 PMLos Angeles, CA$2151One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 AM15h30San Rafael, CA3:30 PMLos Angeles, CA$2151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $81, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price |
13h 21m Average total duration 12h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $95 (€76).
A train is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $195 (€156).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
Live departures
San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5:10 PM San Rafael, CA | 12h17 | 5:27 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
| 12:00 AM San Rafael, CA | 15h30 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 36 times per day, taking around 12h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $69 (€55) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 361 miles (582 km) distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 361 miles (582 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€55) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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