Caltrans considering 140 mph bus that would take passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Caltrans is exploring a high-speed bus system connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles as an alternative for frequent travelers between the regions. The concept is in early stages and envisions buses traveling up to 140 miles per hour on state freeways. Caltrans officials have identified potential routes and corridors, including the Harbor Freeway and the San Bernardino Freeway, as possible starting points. Officials also suggested beginning with interregional service connecting Los Angeles with San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, favoring I-5 and I-10. Some travelers expressed interest, citing accessibility and potential speed. Transportation experts noted the proposal could face challenges, especially in already congested areas.

"Caltrans officials describe the proposal as part of a broader effort to examine what it calls high-speed buses. In a recent presentation, Caltrans outlined potential routes and corridors that could support the system. Officials pointed to freeways such as the Harbor Freeway and the San Bernardino Freeway as possible starting points. "Freeways with some infrastructure may be candidates to start such as the Harbor Freeway and the San Bernardino freeway. Or perhaps it would be best to start with the interregional service that can connect Los Angeles with San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. That would favor I-5 and I-10 as the first freeways," said Ryan Snyder, Caltrans feasibility studies manager."

"The concept, which remains in its early stages, envisions buses traveling at speeds of up to 140 miles per hour on state freeways. Caltrans officials describe the proposal as part of a broader effort to examine what it calls high-speed buses. "I think it would be great. We need to build more infrastructure in the state of California," said Jeff Fisher, a San Francisco resident. The idea is already drawing interest from some travelers who regularly fly within the state."

""I think it would be a different form of transportation, and I think it might be more accessible," said Katie Kim, a San Francisco resident who said she flies to Southern California three to four times a year. "That would be a good idea maybe its faster," said Arlette Contreras, a tourist. However, transportation experts say the proposal would face some challenges, particularly in already conge"

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