The cheapest and fastest buses from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
9 h 42 m
Average duration
9 h 42 m
Buses per day
1
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 $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
Of the 1 buses that leave Stanford, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, Apr 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 516 km distance in an average of 9 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 42 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 9 h 42 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.
10:38 PM9h42Stanford, CA8:20 AMLos Angeles, CA$1011One-way0 transfers
10:38 PM9h42Stanford, CA8:20 AMLos Angeles, CA$1011One-way0 transfers
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 $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 320 miles (516 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $137 Average price |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:38 PM Stanford, CA | 9h42 | 8:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Buses from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 320 miles (516 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 320 miles (516 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
FAQs: Bus from Stanford, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stanford, 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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