- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, architecture, and city views; one of Los Angeles’s signature cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 10 h 30 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
1972 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
It's difficult to get from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $115. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, and a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 1225 miles (1972 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$258 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price | $267 Average price | $276 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 3m Average total duration 35h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration Fastest 8h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $267 (€216).
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $364 (€295).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 31m.
Train takes on average 35h 33m.
You'll arrive about 7h 40m sooner (12h 31m by bus vs 20h 11m by car) and save roughly $18 (€15) compared to fuel and tolls ($258 (€209) vs $276 (€224)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 38h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 38h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 36h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 36h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 42h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 35h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $279 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $313 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 38h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $291 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 40h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 39h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $443 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 43h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 42h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 40h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 51h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 41h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 46h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 46h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 36h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 36h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 42h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 41h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+![]() | 7:55 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 35h15 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:35 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 36h35 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:35 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 49h35 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:50 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 36h20 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:50 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 49h20 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 11:30 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 42h00 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3 transfers | |
· · | 11:45 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 35h25 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
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· · + FlixBus | 3:05 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 38h25 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3 transfers | |
· · | 3:30 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 31h40 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 7:55 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 40h15 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2 transfers | |
· | 7:55 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 36h00 | 5:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 12:10 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 43h00 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 12:40 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 42h30 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 51h40 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 51h50 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:55 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 51h25 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:55 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 51h35 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5 transfers | |
· · | 2:20 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 34h10 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 12h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $115 (€93) but you can travel from only $93 (€76) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1225 miles (1972 km) distance in 31h 40m.
Distance 1225 miles (1972 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $115 (€93) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 31h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, architecture, and city views; one of Los Angeles’s signature cultural sites.
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Iconic oceanfront boardwalk area with classic California views and broad appeal for first-time visitors.
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