- 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
$150
Average price
$326
Fastest journey
2 d 7 h 10 m
Average duration
2 d 9 h 24 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
3404 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $326 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
Of the 4 buses that leave Charlotte, NC for Los Angeles, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 3404 km distance in an average of 2 d 9 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 7 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 d 12 h 20 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $146. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $146, and a train costs an average of $367.
Distance: 2115 miles (3404 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$397 Average price Cheapest | $1025 Average price | $421 Average price | $484 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53h 33m Average total duration 53h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 67h 46m Average total duration 67h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $421 (€345).
A bus is $628 (€514) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $1025 (€839).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 53h 3m.
Train takes on average 67h 16m.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 55h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 58h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $382 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 58h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $435 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 73h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $309 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 73h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 59h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 59h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 55h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 59h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $646 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 56h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 55h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $246 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 60h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 59h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $320 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 55h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 69h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 68h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 72h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $452 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 58h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 72h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 74h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 55h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $264 |
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:55 AM Charlotte, NC | 59h35 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 AM Charlotte, NC | 59h05 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Charlotte, NC | 55h05 | 10:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Charlotte, NC | 60h20 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Charlotte, NC | 59h20 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Charlotte, NC | 72h10 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 PM Charlotte, NC | 55h10 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 2:10 AM Charlotte, NC | 58h00 | 12:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 53h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $146 (€119) but you can travel from only $101 (€83) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 2115 miles (3404 km) distance in 55h 5m.
Distance 2115 miles (3404 km) |
Average bus duration 53h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $146 (€119) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 55h 5m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
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