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The Getty Center
Major art museum and hilltop campus known for European paintings, gardens, and architecture, with panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$135
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
13 h 20 m
Average duration
15 h 53 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
1126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from El Paso, 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 El Paso, 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 $135.
Of the 9 buses that leave El Paso, TX for Los Angeles, CA on Mon, May 25, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 1126 km distance in an average of 15 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 20 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 16 h 55 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.

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from El Paso, TX to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 699 miles (1126 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$128 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $377 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 11m Average total duration 16h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from El Paso, TX to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from El Paso, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $204 (€165).
A bus is $249 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from El Paso, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $377 (€305).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
Train takes on average 16h 41m.
Tickets start at around $128 (€104) compared to roughly $159 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€25). The journey takes 15h 44m versus 11h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Omnibus Express, EPLA Limo Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $148 |
The table below shows live departures for El Paso, TX to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:45 PM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 17h25 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 PM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 17h15 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + FlixBus | 6:10 PM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 22h20 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 6:10 PM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 22h10 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
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![]() | 2:00 AM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 16h55 | 5:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 16h30 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from El Paso, TX to Los Angeles, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 15h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 699 miles (1126 km) distance in 13h 20m.
Distance 699 miles (1126 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 13h 20m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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