- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$68
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$73
Fastest journey on Sep 19
9 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
12 h 7 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
568 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, 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 Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 buses from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 568 km distance in an average of 12 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 13 h 25 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $650 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $650, while a flight costs an average of $650.
Distance: 352 miles (568 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$650 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) | ||
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) | ||
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:21AM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:21AM | Arrival Time 05:46PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:46AM | Duration 12h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:46AM | Duration 12h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:21PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:21 PM Richmond, CA | 10h59 | 7:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 3:21 AM Richmond, CA | 13h25 | 4:46 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:21 AM Richmond, CA | 13h25 | 5:46 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Richmond, CA to Los Angeles, CA and enjoy the approximately 352 miles (568 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50.
Distance 352 miles (568 km) |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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