- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major art museum and hilltop campus known for European paintings, gardens, and architecture, with panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$314
Average price
$358
Fastest journey
2 d 14 h
Average duration
2 d 17 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
3922 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $358 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $314.
It's difficult to get from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $100, and a train costs an average of $286.
Distance: 2437 miles (3922 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$443 Average price | $790 Average price | $314 Average price Cheapest |
60h 50m Average total duration 60h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 70h 8m Average total duration 69h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $129 (€104) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $443 (€358).
A flight is $476 (€384) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $790 (€638).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 60h 20m.
Train takes on average 69h 38m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 64h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 66h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $556 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 66h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $621 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 64h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $372 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 62h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 66h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $680 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 62h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 62h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $445 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 66h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $188 |
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · + FlixBus | 11:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 66h45 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 11:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 66h55 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3 transfers | |
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· + FlixBus | 1:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 64h35 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 1:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 64h45 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 11:30 AM Newark, Penn Station | 62h00 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
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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 Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 60h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $152 (€123) but you can travel from only $100 (€81) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 2437 miles (3922 km) distance in 62h 0m.
Distance 2437 miles (3922 km) |
Average bus duration 60h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $152 (€123) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 62h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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