- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major art museum and hilltop campus known for European paintings, gardens, and architecture, with panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
574 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 20 buses that leave Phoenix, AZ for Los Angeles, CA on Wed, May 27, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 574 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 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 Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $152.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $307 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $143 (€116).
A bus is $227 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $307 (€247).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
Train takes on average 10h 18m.
You'll arrive about -2h -16m sooner (7h 2m by bus vs 5h 46m by car) and save roughly $-3.10 (€-2.50) compared to fuel and tolls ($79 (€64) vs $76 (€62)). 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, FlixBus, Infobus, Omnibus Express, Tufesa Mexico.
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 Infobus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 6h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
The table below shows live departures for Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 1:25 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 7h45 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 8h20 | 3:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 7h30 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 7h20 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 7h10 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 7h00 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 14h25 | 11:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 7h30 | 5:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 7h35 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:15 PM Phoenix, AZ | 6h44 | 11:59 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 7h20 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 356 miles (574 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 356 miles (574 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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