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Bus from Los Angeles to Los Banos: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Los Banos. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Los Banos usually takes around 5 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Plus bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 254 mi (409 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $57.00 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Tufesa Internacional |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Price trends for buses from Los Angeles to Los Banos
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What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Los Banos?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to Los Banos that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tufesa Internacional usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufesa Internacional | 2 | 5h 53m | $60.94 |
| Tufesa Plus | 2 | 5h 27m | $59.69 |
Tufesa Internacional is the international brand of one of the largest ground transportation providers in Mexico, Tufesa. The carrier offers daily bus trips to and from several cities in the Southwestern United States, including cross-border trips between the U.S. and Mexico. On average, Tufesa Internacional runs 2 from Los Angeles to Los Banos, with prices starting from $57. The carrier’s fleet features modern coaches equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities, such as onboard restrooms, reclining seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and a digital entertainment system.
Tufesa Plus is an economy bus service run by Tufesa. Its service area covers the southwestern states in the United States and parts of northwest Mexico. Onboard, travelers can enjoy AC, power outlets, reclining chairs, separate male and female restrooms, and WiFi while in Mexico.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Los Banos
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 254 miles from Los Angeles to Los Banos. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Los Angeles to Los Banos at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Los Banos, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Los Banos, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
Los Angeles has two bus stations with service to Los Banos.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
611 Maple Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Los Banos?
Main arrival station: Esperanza - 937 W Pacheco Blvd
All buses from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Los Banos.
All bus stations in Los Banos:
Esperanza - 937 W Pacheco Blvd
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