The average bus between Los Angeles and Palo Alto takes 10h 26m and the fastest bus takes 8h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. 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 4 times a day between Los Angeles and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Station and take an average of 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
Los Angeles to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
The distance between Los Angeles and Palo Alto is 515.5 km. The road distance is 572 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.
