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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
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 $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Rafael, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Wed, Mar 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 25 the direct buses cover the 582 km distance in an average of 11 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Wed, Mar 25 the slowest buses will take 14 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.
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 $80. 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 $80, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $191 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* |
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San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:21PM | Arrival Time 09:28AM | Duration 13h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:29PM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 13h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
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 tomorrow, Monday, March 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:35 AM San Rafael, CA | 14h55 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $68 (€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 $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest month May |
Cheapest day Fri |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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