- 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
$218
Average price
$218
Fastest journey
1 d 25 m
Average duration
1 d 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1545 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $218 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $218.
It's difficult to get from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $123. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $123, and a train costs an average of $135.
Distance: 960 miles (1545 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$275 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price | $307 Average price | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 4m Average total duration 25h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 0m Average total duration 34h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.6 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $307 (€249).
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $310 (€250).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 34m.
Train takes on average 34h 30m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $218 |
The table below shows live departures for Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 10:25 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 24h25 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 25h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $123 (€100) but you can travel from only $74 (€60) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 960 miles (1545 km) distance in 24h 0m.
Distance 960 miles (1545 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 (€100) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 24h 0m |
First bus 12:10 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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