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Phoenix Art Museum
The Southwest’s largest art museum, known for varied collections, rotating exhibitions, and contemporary design. A top cultural stop in central Phoenix.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
574 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 20 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Phoenix, AZ on Tue, May 19, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 574 km distance in an average of 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $290 Average price |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $134 (€108).
A bus is $213 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $290 (€234).
Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:35 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 7h40 | 4:15 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 7h35 | 5:10 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 7h15 | 4:50 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 7h05 | 4:50 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 7h25 | 5:10 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 8h00 | 6:30 PM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 AM Los Angeles, CA | 7h30 | 6:30 PM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 8h20 | 9:15 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 9h35 | 10:55 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 9h55 | 11:15 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 9h45 | 11:15 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 9h25 | 10:55 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 9h10 | 1:10 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 7h25 | 1:05 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:15 PM Los Angeles, CA | 9h15 | 4:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 6h15 | 2:45 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 8h30 | 6:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 6h30 | 5:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 6h10 | 5:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 7h00 | 6:30 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 15h55 | 4:30 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 356 miles (574 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 356 miles (574 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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