- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
9 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
616 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Flagstaff, AZ 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 Flagstaff, AZ to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 3 buses that leave Flagstaff, AZ for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, Jul 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct buses cover the 616 km distance in an average of 11 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest buses will take 12 h 15 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 train as it is the most popular option from Flagstaff, AZ to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 382 miles (616 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 25m Average total duration Fastest 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Flagstaff, AZ to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flagstaff, AZ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $97 (€80).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 39m.
You'll arrive about -3h -35m sooner (9h 55m by bus vs 7h 20m by car) and save roughly $-4.66 (€-3.84) compared to fuel and tolls ($96 (€79) vs $91 (€75)). 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.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
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 03:35AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Flagstaff, AZ to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:35 AM Flagstaff, E Butler Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), AZ | 12h15 | 3:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 10:20 AM Flagstaff, E Butler Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), AZ | 12h10 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Flagstaff, E Butler Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), AZ | 9h55 | 11:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Flagstaff, AZ to Los Angeles, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 382 miles (616 km) distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 382 miles (616 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Flagstaff, AZ to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Flagstaff, E Butler Ave (Greyhound Bus Station) to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union STA (E). Use this guide to compare Flagstaff, AZ and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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