- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major art museum and hilltop campus known for European paintings, gardens, and architecture, with panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$454
Average price
$473
Fastest journey
2 d 13 h 20 m
Average duration
2 d 15 h 48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
3725 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $473 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $454.
It's difficult to get from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least 3 times.
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· · Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $113, and a train costs an average of $265.
Distance: 2314 miles (3725 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$461 Average price | $299 Average price Cheapest | $848 Average price | $552 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
60h 11m Average total duration 59h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 68h 15m Average total duration 67h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions | 11.2 - 22.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $162 (€131) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $461 (€373).
A flight is $549 (€444) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $848 (€686).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 59h 41m.
Train takes on average 67h 45m.
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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 02:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 70h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $584 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 67h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $430 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 66h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 76h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $271 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 61h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 61h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $570 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 61h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 65h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $477 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 61h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 68h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 63h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $527 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 70h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $572 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 66h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $258 |
The table below shows live departures for Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · · | 4:35 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 61h45 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 4:35 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 61h55 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 12:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 61h20 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 59h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $155 (€126) but you can travel from only $113 (€91) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 2314 miles (3725 km) distance in 61h 15m.
Distance 2314 miles (3725 km) |
Average bus duration 59h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $155 (€126) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 61h 15m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
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