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The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Scottsdale, AZ to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price | $206 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Scottsdale, AZ to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scottsdale, AZ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $206 (€170).
A bus is $175 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Scottsdale, AZ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $237 (€195).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Train takes on average 9h 50m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€52) compared to roughly $78 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€13). The journey takes 7h 13m versus 6h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 04:48AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h57 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 03:19PM | Duration 8h16 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 03:19PM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 07:31AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h47 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 10h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 10h08 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 02:11PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h57 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h49 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 08:07PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 09:21PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h39 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
The table below shows live departures for Scottsdale, AZ to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 9:21 PM Scottsdale, AZ | 9h39 | 7:00 AM Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 7:03 AM Scottsdale, AZ | 8h16 | 3:19 PM Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:33 AM Scottsdale, AZ | 6h47 | 2:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:33 AM Scottsdale, AZ | 10h26 | 9:59 PM Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:03 PM Scottsdale, AZ | 7h27 | 9:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:03 PM Scottsdale, AZ | 7h57 | 12:00 AM Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Scottsdale, AZ to Los Angeles, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 365 miles (589 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 365 miles (589 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Most Scottsdale, AZ to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) 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 Scottsdale, AZ 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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