- 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
$353
Average price
$449
Fastest journey
2 d 9 h 30 m
Average duration
2 d 17 h 24 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
3291 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland, OH to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $449 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $353.
It's difficult to get from Cleveland, OH to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least 3 times.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cleveland, OH to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $150. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $150, and a train costs an average of $208.
Distance: 2044 miles (3291 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$368 Average price Cheapest | $688 Average price | $415 Average price | $499 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55h 29m Average total duration 54h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52h 10m Average total duration 51h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.3 - 8.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 9.9 - 19.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Cleveland, OH to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cleveland, OH to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $415 (€340).
A bus is $320 (€262) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cleveland, OH to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $688 (€564).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 40m.
Bus takes on average 54h 59m.
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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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 77h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 55h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 61h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $316 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 61h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 55h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 58h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 55h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $433 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 61h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $276 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 59h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 57h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 74h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 58h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $576 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 57h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $373 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 94h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 57h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 59h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $271 |
The table below shows live departures for Cleveland, OH to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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· · · | 3:35 PM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 57h55 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 4:00 PM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 74h30 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 4:00 PM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 57h30 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 8:20 PM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 94h10 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 8:20 PM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 77h10 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 7:30 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 58h50 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 7:30 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 59h00 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Cleveland, OH to Los Angeles, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 54h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $150 (€123) but you can travel from only $125 (€103) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 2044 miles (3291 km) distance in 55h 25m.
Distance 2044 miles (3291 km) |
Average bus duration 54h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $150 (€123) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 55h 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
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