- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, architecture, and city views; one of Los Angeles’s signature cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$161
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
23 h 50 m
Average duration
23 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
933 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $161.
It's difficult to get from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least 2 times.
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· · Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $111. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 579 miles (933 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$265 Average price Cheapest | $387 Average price | $306 Average price |
22h 27m Average total duration 21h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 53h 12m Average total duration 52h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $306 (€249).
A bus is $122 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $387 (€315).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 57m.
Train takes on average 52h 42m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· · | 9:05 PM Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub | 23h50 | 7:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 21h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $111 (€91) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 579 miles (933 km) distance in 24h 10m.
Distance 579 miles (933 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 (€91) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 24h 10m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Not expected at fast-food spots.
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Most Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Salt Lake City, Intermodal Hub to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. Use this guide to compare Salt Lake City, UT and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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