How much does a bus ticket from San Antonio to Los Angeles cost?

The bus ticket price from San Antonio to Los Angeles starts at R 1 442. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Antonio to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

The average travel time between San Antonio and Los Angeles is around 1d 16h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1936 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Antonio and Los Angeles?

The number of buses from San Antonio to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Antonio to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

When taking the bus from San Antonio to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Valley Transit.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

Buses travelling between San Antonio and Los Angeles leave from San Antonio Bus Station or Tornado I-35 and arrive at UCLA, Ramirez Street bus stop, 613 Maple Ave.

Bus San Antonio to Los Angeles from R 1 870 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Antonio to Los Angeles on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 5h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 11h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 13h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 15h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 19h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Los Angeles on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 5h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 11h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 13h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 10h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 19h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Los Angeles on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 5h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 11h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 13h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 10h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 19h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Los Angeles on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 11h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 5h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 13h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 10h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 13h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Los Angeles on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 5h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 11h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 13h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 15h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	19:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 21h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 442, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 16hAverage duration

1949 kmDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 442 - R 8 436	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 795 - R 10 817	Average duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 176kg CO₂e

Bus San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 2 359

Average bus trip duration1d 16h

Number of daily buses16

Earliest bus departure01:30

Distance1948 km

Latest bus departure21:15

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 350 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87350 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 442

Greyhound San Antonio Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Overall your staff should be friendlier. They were indifferent andsome were bossy

Thomas S.

30 December 2022

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

San Antonio to Los Angeles Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and Los Angeles?

Stops in San Antonio

A - San Antonio Bus Station

B - Tornado I-35

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio, US - Los Angeles, US

How much does a bus ticket from San Antonio to Los Angeles cost?
The bus ticket price from San Antonio to Los Angeles starts at R 1 442. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Antonio to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Antonio to Los Angeles?
The average travel time between San Antonio and Los Angeles is around 1d 16h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1936 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Antonio and Los Angeles?
The number of buses from San Antonio to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Antonio to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Antonio to Los Angeles?
When taking the bus from San Antonio to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Valley Transit.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Antonio to Los Angeles?
Buses travelling between San Antonio and Los Angeles leave from San Antonio Bus Station or Tornado I-35 and arrive at UCLA, Ramirez Street bus stop, 613 Maple Ave.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02/11

R 1 690

03/11

R 3 201

Today

R 3 399

05/11

R 3 507

06/11

R 2 590

07/11

R 2 284

08/11

No data

09/11

R 2 104

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 02 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 690

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 690 to R 5 673 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 104, which is on 2025-11-09.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 16h	Avg priceR 2 359	Daily departures16
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3d 3h	Avg priceR 5 327	Daily departures1

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