- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h 18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, 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 $62.
Of the 5 buses that leave Sunnyvale, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Wed, Jul 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 the direct buses cover the 503 km distance in an average of 8 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Wed, Jul 08 the slowest buses will take 9 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $176 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $120 (€99).
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $176 (€145).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 11h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 10h28 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 11h16 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:47PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 11h08 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:38PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 10h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $154 |
The table below shows live departures for Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:55 AM Sunnyvale, CA | 7h00 | 2:55 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Sunnyvale, CA | 7h00 | 3:55 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Sunnyvale, CA | 9h00 | 10:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Sunnyvale, CA | 9h00 | 11:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Sunnyvale, CA | 9h30 | 8:10 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunnyvale, 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.

Most Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Hantington Park. Use this guide to compare Sunnyvale, CA and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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