- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major art museum and hilltop campus known for European paintings, gardens, and architecture, with panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$297
Average price
$343
Fastest journey
2 d 55 m
Average duration
2 d 3 h
Buses per day
11
Distance
3110 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $343 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $297.
It's difficult to get from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $73, and a train costs an average of $243.
Distance: 1932 miles (3110 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$381 Average price | $883 Average price | $200 Average price Cheapest |
50h 14m Average total duration 49h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 63h 52m Average total duration 63h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
3.1 - 7.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 9.3 - 18.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $181 (€146) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $381 (€307).
A flight is $683 (€550) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $883 (€711).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 49h 44m.
Train takes on average 63h 22m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 54h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $438 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 53h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 48h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 83h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $411 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 53h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $469 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 69h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $444 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 83h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $316 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 48h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $430 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 48h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $525 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 48h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 49h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 78h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $470 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 54h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 78h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $492 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 70h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 69h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 83h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 49h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $310 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 48h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $450 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 54h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $168 |
The table below shows live departures for Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · | 12:35 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 48h55 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· · | 5:40 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 54h30 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 5:05 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 49h15 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 5:05 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 49h25 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 8:05 PM Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA | 70h25 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 8:05 PM Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA | 53h25 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 8:50 PM Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center), GA | 69h30 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 8:50 PM Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center), GA | 69h40 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 9:00 PM Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center), GA | 83h10 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 5 transfers | |
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Buses from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 49h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $153 (€123) but you can travel from only $73 (€58) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 1932 miles (3110 km) distance in 48h 50m.
Distance 1932 miles (3110 km) |
Average bus duration 49h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $153 (€123) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 48h 50m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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