The cheapest and fastest buses from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 3 m
Buses per day
4
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 $54.
Of the 4 buses that leave Sunnyvale, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, May 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct buses cover the 503 km distance in an average of 8 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest buses will take 9 h 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.
10:05 PM7h05Sunnyvale, CA5:10 AMLos Angeles, CA$541One-way0 transfers
11:05 PM7h05Sunnyvale, CA6:10 AMLos Angeles, CA$751One-way0 transfers
2:20 PM9h00Sunnyvale, CA11:20 PMLos Angeles, CA$781One-way0 transfers
1:20 PM9h00Sunnyvale, CA10:20 PMLos Angeles, CA$811One-way0 transfers
11:05 PM7h05Sunnyvale, CA6:10 AMLos Angeles, CA$751One-way0 transfers
10:05 PM7h05Sunnyvale, CA5:10 AMLos Angeles, CA$541One-way0 transfers
2:20 PM9h00Sunnyvale, CA11:20 PMLos Angeles, CA$781One-way0 transfers
1:20 PM9h00Sunnyvale, CA10:20 PMLos Angeles, CA$811One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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 $46. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $179 Average price | $72 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 $122 (€99).
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $179 (€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.
Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 10h28 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
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, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:38PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h42 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h33 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 10h01 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Live departures
Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:55 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 7h00 | 7:55 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 5:35 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h10 | 3:45 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
0 | 6:00 AM San Jose, CA | 7h30 | 1:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:00 AM San Jose, CA | 8h15 | 2:15 PM Hantington Park, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4102 AMTRAK · 702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK | 6:20 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 9h00 | 3:20 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
4102 AMTRAK · 702 Gold Runner · 5702 AMTRAK | 6:20 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 9h00 | 3:20 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
3910 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK | 6:25 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h50 | 5:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
3910 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK | 6:25 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h50 | 5:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 7h35 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 9:15 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h28 | 7:43 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
3916 AMTRAK · 716 Gold Runner · 5716 AMTRAK | 12:25 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h50 | 11:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
0 | 12:30 PM San Jose, CA | 9h30 | 10:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:30 PM San Jose, CA | 9h00 | 9:30 PM Hantington Park, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK | 2:38 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 9h42 | 12:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK | 2:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 9h33 | 12:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
4104 AMTRAK · 704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK | 3:40 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 9h30 | 1:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
0 | 5:00 PM San Jose, CA | 7h45 | 12:45 AM Hantington Park, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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 $46 (€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 $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Santa Clara VTA from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Santa Clara VTA for as low as $46 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sunnyvale, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Griffith Observatory, an iconic facility offering stunning views of Los Angeles and exhibits on astronomy
- The Getty Center, a renowned art museum with impressive architecture and beautiful gardens
- Santa Monica Pier, a historic landmark featuring an amusement park, aquarium, and scenic ocean views
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, a famous sidewalk celebrating entertainment industry icons with star plaques
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the largest art museum in the western United States with diverse collections.
- Explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk, known for its eclectic shops, street performers, and skate park
- Visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience
- Take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park, offering panoramic views of the city
- Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its stunning architecture and acoustics
- Discover the unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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