Low Fare Bus- Westminster

If you’re in need of a cost-​effective way to get to Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Stockton, or San Jose on short notice, this is the service for you! It even goes to San Diego! At $ 60 a trip, it is affordability at it’s finest, but beware, the caveat can be intolerable for some.
Since this is a Vietnamese business, you can expect most of your fellow passengers (and employees) to be of the same descent. As a Vietnamese-​American myself, I admit that asian people, especially those of the older generation, exhibit tendencies that I find extremely unbearable. You can be sure that all of these and more will be amplified throughout your trip.
My #1 pet peeve? Inconsideration for others. These older folks will speak loudly, sneeze/​cough every which way, and invade your personal space. In addition to those negatives, the employees for this service aren’t too friendly and speak little English. They also try to do things quickly which can compromise the quality of their work. The driver texts and makes phone calls as they weave in/​out of traffic too… this was frightening at first, but then I came to admire how they do this with ease.
Aside from all that, $ 60 will get you a ticket to one of the destinations above, along with a tasty baguette sandwich and a bottle of water. Reservations can be made by phone, but aren’t necessary to ride. So come early to ensure a seat.
Everyday, at 9AM, a big bus will arrive at the ABC Supermarket parking lot. At 9:30 — 9:45AM it will depart. This bus will make four stops until you arrive to your desired location which will take about 7 – 8 hours depending on the quickness of your driver. First stop is in El Monte to pick up more passengers, Tracy (a random city along the 5 fwy where you will transfer busses), Stockton, then Sacramento. Those who go to San Jose, Oakland, and San Fransisco will either stay or transfer to a different bus at Tracy.
As for the bus, it’s gigantic, has TV’s, and surprisingly clean. Not the same can be said for the restroom on the bus, however, as it’s filthy and resembles a coachella port-​a-​potty. They rarely make any rest stops – take necessary precautions so you won’t need to use it.
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Conclusion: In life, you get what you pay for. At such a cheap price for a one-​way ticket to NorCal, you can’t expect to ride without some annoyances. If in a bind and unwilling to pay the hefty plane ticket prices, this is a service I will use again.
Extra Notes:
–CASH ONLY
–One person is permitted to bring one carry-​on and one check in bag.
–Website is

–You pay $ 40 when you get to El Monte. Then $ 20 later when you transfer busses. If they ask for $ 60 upfront, it likely means you won’t be transferring busses at all.
–An additional $ 60 to get back to OC from those destinations. Look online for the schedule.
–This service may seem unorganized, but there is a method to their madness.
–TV’s at every seat – featuring Paris by Night on repeat
–No Outlets. No WIFI
–Clean busses, filthy restrooms