- 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
$242
Average price
$242
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 11 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 11 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1494 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lacey, WA 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 Lacey, WA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $242 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $242.
It's difficult to get from Lacey, WA to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lacey, WA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $180. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $180, and a train costs an average of $221.
Distance: 928 miles (1494 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$309 Average price | $383 Average price | $276 Average price Cheapest |
26h 50m Average total duration 26h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 9m Average total duration 32h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lacey, WA to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $34 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lacey, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $309 (€253).
A flight is $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lacey, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $383 (€314).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 20m.
Train takes on average 32h 39m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $330 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $281 |
Operator Intercity Transit | Departure Time 04:44PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 27h11 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $242 |
The table below shows live departures for Lacey, WA to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:44 PM Lacey, WA | 27h11 | 7:55 PM Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Lacey, WA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 26h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $281 (€230) but you can travel from only $180 (€148) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 928 miles (1494 km) distance in 26h 20m.
Distance 928 miles (1494 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $281 (€230) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 26h 20m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Not expected at fast-food spots.
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Most Lacey, WA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Olympia, Transit Center to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. Use this guide to compare Lacey, WA 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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