The average bus between Los Angeles and National City takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Los Angeles to National City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Los Angeles and National City. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 8:20 PM which arrives into National City at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to National City. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles station and arriving at National City station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Los Angeles to National City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to National City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between Los Angeles and National City is 186.1 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.