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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
516 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stanford, 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 Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 2 buses that leave Stanford, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Fri, Dec 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct buses cover the 516 km distance in an average of 9 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest buses will take 12 h 20 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, flight, and train for Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €112.
Distance: 320 miles (516 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€46 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €113 Average price |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:37AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 12h03 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 11h46 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 11h38 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:22PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:38PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h33 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Live departures
Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:37 PM Fremont Station, Fremont, CA | 12h03 | 3:40 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:54 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 11h46 | 3:40 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 4:02 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 11h38 | 3:40 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 539 NA · 6241 AMTRAK | 10:22 PM Fremont Station, Fremont, CA | 9h58 | 8:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 539 NA · 6241 AMTRAK | 10:38 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 9h42 | 8:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 539 NA · 6241 AMTRAK | 10:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 9h33 | 8:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 320 miles (516 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 320 miles (516 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus for as low as $35 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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