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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
$113
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lodi, CA 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 Lodi, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Of the 2 buses that leave Lodi, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 529 km distance in an average of 10 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 12 h 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 Lodi, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $321 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lodi, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $38 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lodi, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $109 (€89).
A train is $250 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lodi, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $321 (€263).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
You'll arrive about -5h -52m sooner (10h 5m by bus vs 5h 13m by car) and save roughly $-38.16 (€-31.27) compared to fuel and tolls ($109 (€89) vs $71 (€58)). 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 02:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Lodi, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, 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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![]() | 3:30 AM Lodi, CA | 12h00 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Lodi, CA | 9h20 | 2:55 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Lodi, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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