- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
€236
Average price
€236
Fastest journey
1 d 23 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 23 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1982 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Temple, TX 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 Temple, TX to Los Angeles, CA will cost around €236 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €236.
Of the 1 buses that leave Temple, TX for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 1982 km distance in an average of 1 d 23 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 23 h 40 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 23 h 40 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 train as it is the most popular option from Temple, TX to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €217. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 10h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €217, and a train costs an average of €118.
Distance: 1231 miles (1982 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€234 Average price | €290 Average price | €226 Average price Cheapest | €230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48h 10m Average total duration 47h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 2m Average total duration 38h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration Fastest 10h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Temple, TX to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Temple, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €234.
A flight is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Temple, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €290.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 38h 32m.
Bus takes on average 47h 40m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 47h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €232 |
The table below shows live departures for Temple, TX to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:15 AM Temple, TX | 47h40 | 12:55 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Temple, TX to Los Angeles, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 47h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €232 but you can travel from only €118 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 1231 miles (1982 km) distance in 47h 40m.
Distance 1231 miles (1982 km) |
Average bus duration 47h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €232 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 47h 40m |
First bus 6:40 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Temple, TX to Los Angeles, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Temple, TX to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Temple, W Barton Ave (Starbucks Coffee) 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 Temple, TX 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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