Passengers have shared positive experiences with this train service, highlighting the punctuality of the trains and the helpfulness of staff in guiding passengers. Additionally, both the train and bus were noted for their cleanliness. Travelers appreciated smooth rides on tracks that offered scenic views not available when driving.
Amtrak Los Angeles San Francisco recent customer reviews
1. The train was on time.
2. Staff were very helpful guiding the passengers.
3. The train was running so smoothly on the tracks.
We would love to use the train again for the scenic views we see that we can not experience while driving.
5 out of 5 stars
Norma R.
Sham Trip. Sold as Amtrak train LA to SF 11 hrs. After 3 hr train ride, in Santa Barbara Amtrak unloaded all passengers onto a bus for 8 more hours. The clean train with power plug in, spacious leg room was replaced with a cramped bus, no lights, no leg room, greyhound quality. No where in the description did they say they were replacing the train with a BUS
1 out of 5 stars
Shelly W.
Staff were helpful and train and bus were very clean
The service received positive feedback for being punctual and comfortable, with good drivers. However, there were issues with the internet connection and lack of seating at the Flixbus lot in Cesar Chavez. Overall, customers appreciated the trip experience despite these minor inconveniences.
FlixBus Los Angeles San Francisco recent customer reviews
The driver was crazy and I felt unsafe from start to finish with how fast she was driving. Absolutely none of the sockets worked to charge phones which I find appalling seeing as the price we paid. My group had 0% and was bagging on the phone chargers so we could carry on our travelling once arriving in San Francisco.
2 out of 5 stars
Selina D.
The WiFi did not work, there was no available spots to charge my phone. The ticket said it was going to stop by terminal 8 and we found out just a few minutes that it was parked at terminal 3. No one gave us notice of this change and we almost lost the bus. Plus the driver and the woman in charge were very RUDE. I would not recommend to anyone this service.
2 out of 5 stars
Victoria Denise B.
The bus driver did not park at the right terminal which was confusing and I had to find check and see if it was the right bus. The entire ordeal was at midnight with no other buses in sight We may have left behind a bunch of patrons due to this possible mistake which I tried telling the driver
According to the reviews, customers appreciate the professional and smooth driving of the driver. The service is described as spacious, simple, and reliable. However, there were complaints about a late departure of nearly 40 minutes with uncomfortable seating conditions and cleanliness issues in the bus toilet.
Greyhound Los Angeles San Francisco recent customer reviews
Bus was delayed by an hour with no prior intimation and we had to stand out in cold. Also, the charging points in the bus doesn’t work.
2 out of 5 stars
Shreeya R.
Unfortunately bus left nearly 40 minutes late.
Lucky it wasn’t fully booked as my seat cushion was all ripped open with the stuffing missing and seat base was broken and I was able to change to a different seat which was still not very comfortable but at least not ripped and broken, although it too had metal brackets protruding above the seat cushions which stuck into your lower back!
Toilet was not very clean and smelt fairly ordinary to say the least and also had no sink to wash your hands once finished - only a hand sanitizer dispenser.
Good points - the driver was friendly and sorted out and stopped a constant beeping coming from the toilet (which apparently was an alarm for a broken fuse).
Also after leaving Los Angeles considerably late the bus ended in San Francisco on time.
3 out of 5 stars
Stephen L.
Awful organisation. We got an email on a change on our bus, but it wasn't specified what was the change. We spoke to four different people, got two different tickets and we had to deboard the bus at Glendale and find the other bus by ourselves. The staff was rude throughout. Will not travel with them again.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to San Francisco, US by bus
What is the distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
About 348 miles (560 km) separate Los Angeles and San Francisco.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
If you're headed to San Francisco from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will leave from UCLA and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?
Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Legion of Honor, Ocean Beach, Alcatraz and Golden Gate Park.
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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $60
