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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Rafael and Los Angeles takes 11h 43m and the fastest bus takes 11h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Rafael to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 43m
Duration
424 mi
Distance
$82
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

San Rafael to Los Angeles bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between San Rafael and Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Los Angeles at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1 and take an average of 11h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitFlixbus USA11h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitFlixbus USA11h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitFlixbus USA11h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitFlixbus USA11h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitFlixbus USA11h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitFlixbus USA11h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Rafael to Los Angeles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 424.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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