The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$351
Average price
$371
Fastest journey
2 d 16 h 15 m
Average duration
2 d 17 h 9 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
3936 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $371 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $351.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €141. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €141, and a train costs an average of €364.
Distance: 2445 miles (3936 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€448 Average price | €610 Average price | €263 Average price Cheapest |
63h 51m Average total duration 63h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 69h 7m Average total duration 68h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
3.9 - 9.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 11.8 - 23.6kg CO2 emissions |
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New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 64h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $362 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 74h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $295 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 73h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $370 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 64h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $295 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 82h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $365 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 81h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $299 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 81h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $365 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 63h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $295 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 70h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $324 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 70h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $323 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 70h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $368 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 79h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $311 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 79h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $365 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 71h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $348 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 76h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $405 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 69h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $312 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 69h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $314 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 73h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $360 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 73h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $409 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 70h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $360 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 68h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $329 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 67h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $365 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 67h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $365 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 67h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $360 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 65h51 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $365 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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+ FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 10:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 74h20 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 2:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 70h25 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 3:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 70h10 | 1:10 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:00 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 80h00 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:00 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 79h50 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 3:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 72h45 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:30 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 79h30 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:30 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 79h20 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 4:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 79h00 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 4:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 78h50 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 5:00 PM New York, NY | 71h15 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 6:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 69h40 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 9:30 PM New York, NY | 73h30 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 9:30 PM New York, NY | 73h20 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
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FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:00 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 70h50 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:00 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 71h00 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 2:15 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 68h45 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 2:15 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 68h35 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 3:35 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 67h25 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 3:35 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 67h15 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 3:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 67h00 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 4:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 67h00 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 4:59 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 65h51 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 4:59 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 66h01 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 6:35 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 64h25 | 11:00 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 6:35 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 64h15 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 6:35 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 65h15 | 11:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
Buses from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA run on average 34 times per day, taking around 63h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $196 (€158) but you can travel from only $174 (€141) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 2445 miles (3936 km) distance in 63h 30m.
Distance 2445 miles (3936 km) |
Average bus duration 63h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $196 (€158) |
Buses per day 34 |
Fastest bus 63h 30m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $174 (€141). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Griffith Observatory, an iconic facility offering stunning views of Los Angeles and exhibits on astronomy
- The Getty Center, a renowned art museum with impressive architecture and beautiful gardens
- Santa Monica Pier, a historic landmark featuring an amusement park, aquarium, and scenic ocean views
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, a famous sidewalk celebrating entertainment industry icons with star plaques
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the largest art museum in the western United States with diverse collections.
- Explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk, known for its eclectic shops, street performers, and skate park
- Visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience
- Take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park, offering panoramic views of the city
- Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its stunning architecture and acoustics
- Discover the unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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