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The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Trotwood, OH to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $327. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $327, and a flight costs an average of $406.
Distance: 1903 miles (3064 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$327 Average price Cheapest | $406 Average price | $438 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50h 45m Average total duration 50h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trotwood, OH to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trotwood, OH to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $406 (€330).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 50h 15m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 50h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $327 |
Operator Dayton RTA | Departure Time 03:49PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 48h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $612 |
The table below shows live departures for Trotwood, OH to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 3:49 PM Trotwood, OH | 48h01 | 3:50 PM Los Angeles, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Trotwood, OH to Los Angeles, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 50h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $327 (€266) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 13:00, the last at 13:00. The fastest bus covers the 1903 miles (3064 km) distance in 50h 15m.
Distance 1903 miles (3064 km) |
Average bus duration 50h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $327 (€266) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 50h 15m |
First bus 1:00 PM |
Last bus 1:00 PM |
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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.
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Most Trotwood, OH to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Trotwood, Salem Ave (Greyhound Bus Station) 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 Trotwood, OH 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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