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Hilltop art museum complex with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and sweeping city views. One of Los Angeles's signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$117
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
18 h
Average duration
18 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1067 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $117.
Of the 2 buses that leave Albuquerque, NM for Los Angeles, CA on Wed, Jun 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 1067 km distance in an average of 18 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 18 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 663 miles (1067 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 7m Average total duration 21h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 48m Average total duration 17h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $154 (€125).
A train is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $263 (€214).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 18m.
Bus takes on average 21h 37m.
Tickets start at around $154 (€125) compared to roughly $158 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 21h 37m versus 11h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 34h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $117 |
The table below shows live departures for Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 5:25 AM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 18h05 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 21h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $76 (€62) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 663 miles (1067 km) distance in 18h 0m.
Distance 663 miles (1067 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
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